Join to apply for the Summer Students in Photon Sciences role at PSI Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis (LEA).
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 2 300 people.
The intense beams of X‑ray light at the user facilities operated by the PSI Center for Photon Sciences shed light on the smallest structures of matter.
Summer Students in Photon Sciences
Reference number: 6000‑T1 | Internship | 100% full‑time | Duration: 8‑12 weeks | Deadline: 31 January 2026
Your tasks
* Participation in research activities of the center
The project descriptions are listed on the PSI website. Please state your preferred project in your application. More information about the program can be found in the linked program page.
Your profile
* You should have completed three years of full‑time studies at university level by summer 2026 in natural or engineering science disciplines or computing.
* You are expected to obtain your bachelor’s degree in summer 2026 or be enrolled in a master’s programme at a university.
* You have not previously been at PSI as a summer student.
* You have a good working knowledge of English and some basic computing skills.
We offer
For the duration of typically 8‑12 weeks, you will be part of a research group at PSI, contributing to its research activities through an individual work project. Your stay will be enriched by complementary lectures and activities with other students.
Contact: Luc Patthey, phone +41 56 310 45 62.
Application
Please submit your application online by 31 January 2026 including CV (max. 2 pages A4) and a letter of motivation with your preferred project (max. 1 page A4) for the position as a Summer Student (Index‑Nr. 6000‑T1).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Lara Essig, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.
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