Postdoctoral Fellow / Postdoctoral Fellowess in Kagome Lattice and van der Waals based Quantum Materials

Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) - September 28, 2025

Your Tasks

  • Conduct in-house and large-scale facility experiments
  • Analyse scientific data and publish findings in peer-reviewed, high-impact scientific journals
  • Support and maintain laboratory equipment
  • Collaborate with other scientists on overlapping projects
  • Maintain accurate records of work in lab notebooks and electronic files

Your Profile

  • PhD degree in physics with a solid understanding of condensed matter physics, quantum mechanics, and magnetism
  • Expertise in X-ray based magnetic imaging or scanning probe microscopy for magnetism
  • Experience in research involving correlated materials and magnetism
  • Good software skills for data analysis
  • Interest in a wide range of physics and experimental techniques
  • Ability to adapt to new challenges
  • Independent researcher with strong teamwork skills
  • Proficiency in English, both spoken and written

We Offer

Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaborative environment. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, along with ample opportunities for personal development and a strong vocational training culture. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance, providing modern employment conditions and excellent on-site infrastructure.

Your initial employment contract will be for one year, with the possibility of extension.

For further information, please contact Dr. Yona Soh at yona.soh@psi.ch.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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

Location : Villigen PSI
Country : Switzerland

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