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The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting‑edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post‑docs, post‑graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.
In cooperation with the expert groups the section Operation is responsible for the operation off all four accelerators to offer the users ideal conditions for their experiments. For the operations group of HIPA we are looking for an Accelerator operator 80-100%.
Your main task is shift work, about 70%, in operating the PSI accelerators (3‑shifts / 7‑day operation) from the main control room and about 30% other tasks suited to your specific abilities, e.g. programming or beam dynamics simulations. During the shifts you are doing commissioning and optimizing of the accelerators, diagnosing and solving problems, and working on machine development and experiments.
Your profile
* Technical apprenticeship or university degree (bachelor or master) in a technical field
* You are an open and communicative person who likes working in a team in an international environment
* Fluid communication skills in German and English
* Experience with shift work and a high interest in professional development
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 Andreas Probst, phone +41 56 310 5017 or mail andreas.probst@psi.ch.
Please submit your application online by 15.01.2026 for the position as an Accelerator operator 80-100% (Index‑Nr. 8111‑25447).
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Research
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