Job opportunity

Postdoctoral Fellow / Postdoctoral Fellowess in theoretical and computational modelling of ARPES

Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) Villigen PSI January 7, 2026

Your Tasks

  • Conduct theoretical research on angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES).
  • Implement new methods and enhance open-source scientific software within the group.
  • Perform first-principles simulations of ARPES for materials relevant to orbitronics.
  • Identify fingerprints of orbital angular momentum.
  • Discover promising materials for orbitronics applications.
  • Collaborate with experimental groups.
  • Support research and teaching activities generally.

Your Profile

  • A PhD degree in Physics or a closely related field.
  • A strong background in theoretical condensed matter physics or related disciplines.
  • Basic knowledge of photoemission spectroscopy or related techniques.
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of first-principles simulations of materials based on DFT.
  • Good programming skills in Fortran and Python.
  • Fluency in English with excellent communication skills.
  • The ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with both theoretical and experimental partners is essential.

We Offer

Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You'll benefit from systematic on-the-job training, along with opportunities for personal development and a strong vocational training culture. To help you balance work and family life or other personal interests, we provide modern employment conditions and robust on-site infrastructure.

Application Process

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

Contact Information

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Michael Schüler at michael.schueler@psi.ch.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Work locationVilligen PSI, Switzerland

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