Postdoctoral Fellow / Postdoctoral Fellowess

Your Tasks

In close collaboration with a team of experts at PSI and the University of Zurich, the postdoctoral candidate, together with a PhD candidate, will work towards significantly enhancing the high-pressure capabilities of -SR at PSI. This objective will be fulfilled by enabling measurements on considerably smaller samples at much higher pressures using diamond anvil cells and advanced uniaxial stress apparatus. The postdoc will contribute to the development of novel hydrostatic and uniaxial pressure cells and associated experimental methodologies, with the aim of increasing the accessible pressure range by at least a factor of three beyond current world records at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). These advancements will facilitate exploration into previously inaccessible regimes of quantum matter and allow for the investigation of emergent phenomena under extreme conditions.

In a team comprising principal investigators, postdocs, and PhD students, the candidate will work on tuning and understanding unconventional quantum phenomena such as superconductivity, charge order, and magnetism in various quantum materials. The goal is to identify common features in their phase diagrams and elucidate the underlying mechanisms. This research will take place in a highly international and interdisciplinary environment at PSI, offering the opportunity to gain expertise in cutting-edge experimental techniques, high-pressure instrumentation, and fundamental topics in condensed-matter physics.

Your Profile

• PhD degree in Experimental Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, or a closely related field
• Strong expertise in quantum materials research or experience with uniaxial and/or hydrostatic pressure techniques is advantageous
• Experience with -SR or other magnetic resonance techniques would be beneficial
• Strong motivation to work on an interdisciplinary project combining instrument development with experimental and theoretical work
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work effectively as part of an international research team

We Offer

Our institution fosters interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, along with opportunities for personal development and a strong vocational training culture. We are committed to supporting you in balancing work with family life or other personal interests through our modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.

The employment contract will initially be limited to 2 years.

For further information, please contact Dr. Hubertus Luetkens at hubertus.luetkens@psi.ch, or by phone at +41 56 310 4450.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland