Postdoctoral Fellow / Postdoctoral Fellowess

Your Tasks

In close collaboration with a team of experts at PSI and the University of Zurich, the postdoctoral candidate, along with a PhD candidate, will work towards significantly enhancing the high-pressure capabilities of -SR at PSI. This objective will be achieved by enabling measurements on dramatically smaller samples at much higher pressures using diamond anvil cells and advanced uniaxial stress apparatus.

The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the development of innovative hydrostatic and uniaxial pressure cells and associated experimental methodologies, targeting an increase in the accessible pressure range by at least a factor of three beyond current world records at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). These advancements will unlock previously inaccessible regimes of quantum matter and facilitate the investigation of emergent phenomena under extreme conditions.

Working within a diverse team of principal investigators, postdocs, and PhD students, the candidate will focus 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, providing 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 is a plus.
• Strong motivation to engage in an interdisciplinary project that combines instrument development, 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 thrives on 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. If you wish to strike an optimal balance between work and personal interests, we offer modern employment conditions and a comprehensive 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 call +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