Beamline Scientist for software development at MX beamlines

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Diessbach bei Büren, Schweiz ETH get hired Vollzeit

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.

The Macromolecular Crystallography MX group at the Swiss Light Source SLS is responsible for developing and operating advanced MX beamlines and a crystallization facility. As part of the SLS 2.0 upgrade, we are enhancing beamline performance and unlocking new opportunities for MX research, providing state-of-the-art tools and expanded capabilities for the scientific community. We are seeking a motivated scientist to join a team effort in developing the next-generation data acquisition, analysis, and management software.

Your tasks
  • Develop and maintain software for automated and efficient MX beamline operations, including new applications such as small-angle-scattering tensor tomography.
  • Collaborate with science, instrumentation, and IT teams on beamline upgrades and development projects, taking ownership of specific components.
  • Co-develop full-stack web applications for the MX information management system.
  • Explore AI/ML-based methods for instrument monitoring, data analysis, and experiment feedback.
  • Support academic and industry users.
Your profile
  • PhD degree in natural science, engineering, or a related field.
  • Academic or industrial work experience after PhD.
  • Experience in scientific software development.
  • Previous experience in working at or utilizing synchrotron or XFEL facilities.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • Good command of English.
We offer

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from 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. This is a Tenure Track position. The employment contract will initially be limited to 3 years.

For further information, please contact Dr. Meitian Wang at meitian.wang@psi.ch or Dr. Filip Leonarski at filip.leonarski@psi.ch.

Please submit your application online by 26 January 2025 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Beamline Scientist.

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Elke Baumann, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.

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