Postdoctoral Fellow / Postdoctoral Fellowess in Aerosol Chemistry

Your Tasks

• Running advanced mass spectrometers including AMS, online Orbitrap-MS, VOCUS-PTR, and MIPTOF.
• Conducting ambient measurements in polluted areas.
• Undertaking source apportionment and investigating processes relevant to the ambient environment.
• Performing chamber and flowtube experiments focused on solid fuel combustion and mixed source experiments.
• Publishing findings in high-impact journals.
• Providing support and co-supervision for other postdoctoral fellows and PhD students across different campaigns.

Your Profile

• PhD degree in Atmospheric Science, ideally with postdoctoral experience.
• Proficient in relevant aerosol mass spectrometric methods.
• In-depth experience in data analysis and programming (e.g., Python).
• Proven track record of successful publications.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

We Offer

Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration environment. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, as well as opportunities for personal development within our robust vocational training culture. We are committed to helping you achieve an optimal balance between work and personal life, supported by our modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.

Your employment contract will initially be limited to two years, with the potential for extension.

Application Details

To apply, please apply online using the form below. Note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Andre Prevot at andre.prevot@psi.ch.

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Serdal Varol, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.