Postdoctoral Fellow / Postdoctoral Fellowess in Rheology and In Situ SANS of Soft Matter

Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) - July 19, 2025

Your Tasks

  • Develop a high shear rate rheometer in collaboration with PSI's engineering and sample environment teams.
  • Collaborate with partner institutions on experimental design, commissioning, and the development of measurement procedures.
  • Conduct neutron scattering experiments to investigate soft matter systems under shear.
  • Publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at international conferences.
  • Propose and pursue a personal research direction aligned with the project's scope (high shear rheology).
  • Support the broader development of novel experimental strategies at SINQ.

Your Profile

  • PhD degree in physics, physical chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline.
  • Strong programming skills, particularly in Python, with an affinity for data analysis and statistics.
  • Hands-on experience in instrumentation is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated interest in soft matter physics, rheology, or flow-based characterization techniques.
  • Practical experience with neutron or X-ray scattering is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel and participate in international beamtime campaigns.
  • Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written).
  • Independent, solution-oriented working style and interest in experimental research.

We Offer

Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, personal development opportunities, and a strong vocational training culture. We support a healthy work-life balance with modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.

Your employment contract is limited to 2 years.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact Dr. Viviane Lutz Bueno at phone +41 56 310 29 97 or email Viviane.lutz-bueno@psi.ch.

Application Process

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

Location : Villigen PSI
Country : Switzerland

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