Your tasks
* Participating in developing a novel imaging technique, low-energy electron holography, which will be applied for atomic-resolution imaging of 2D crystals, such as graphene, and nanocrystalline samples such as nano-scale objects
* Designing and building a coherent low-energy electron microscope
* Sample preparation and recording holograms
* Numerical reconstruction of the sample structure
* Presenting the results at conferences, writing papers
Your profile
* Master's degree in physics or engineering
* Good knowledge of solid-state physics, coherent optics, and theoretical physics (quantum mechanics, QED) is required
* Experience in experimental physics
* Programming skills (Matlab, Python) and experimental experience in electron microscopy and light optical imaging are a plus
We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.
For further information, please contact PD Dr Tatiana Latychevskaia, phone
Please submit your application online by 15. October 2025 (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student (Index-Nr
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Pascale Bärtschi, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland