Your Tasks
As a PhD student at PSI, you will:
- Grow and pattern magnetic thin films using nanolithography techniques
- Perform micromagnetic simulations
- Investigate patterned films through electron and X-ray imaging techniques as well as electronic transport
- Collect and analyze data, present your research at international conferences, and publish your findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Support the research team and collaborate with colleagues, including during beamtimes at large-scale facilities
Your Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Master’s degree in Physics, Material Science, or Electronics
- A strong interest in solid-state physics, experimental research, and the development of new methods and instrumentation
- Good written and spoken English skills
- Experience with material growth, device fabrication in cleanrooms, magnetic imaging techniques, micromagnetic simulations, and Python is welcome but not essential
- A high level of motivation, curiosity, a desire to learn, self-drive, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
We Offer
Our institution fosters interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, alongside opportunities for personal development and our well-established vocational training culture. We are committed to supporting you in balancing work and family life or other personal interests through our modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Work locationVilligen PSI, Switzerland