Organisation/Company Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen Research Field Physics » Condensed matter properties Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Switzerland Application Deadline 31 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 41.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 3502-00 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description 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.
For the Advanced Muon Spectroscopy (AMS) Project of the Laboratory for Muon Spin Spectroscopy, we are looking for a PhD Student to be enrolled at the University of Zurich. The project is dedicated to developing a novel method for muon spin spectroscopy usingmonolithic Si-pixel detectors. This innovative approach aims to increase data collection rates (40k⇒ >400kmuons/second), enable measurements on smaller samples (16mm2⇒ 1mm2), and achieve lateral resolution on the millimeter scale.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection ofdetector development, condensed matter physics and material science, in collaboration with an international team of researchers.
PhD Student
Design and simulate a Si-pixel-based muon spin spectrometer
Contribute to the development of data acquisition and reconstruction software
Perform and support muon spin rotation (μSR) experiments
Collaborate in detector integration and system optimization
Participate in teaching and graduate school activities at the University of Zurich
Strong interest in instrumentation, data analysis, and experimental techniques
Programming skills (C++, Python, ROOT) are a strong asset
Background in condensed matter physics or materials science is an advantage
Familiarity with detector technology and data acquisition is beneficial
Good command of English (spoken and written)
Additional Information 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.
Additional comments
For further information, please contactZaher Salman, phone +41 56 310 54 57.
Please submit your application online by 31. August 2025 (including addresses of referees) for the position as aPhD Student (index no.3502-00).
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