Instrument Scientists

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 2200 people.-
**Instrument Scientists****:
Tenure Track Positions

**Your tasks**:
You will conduct your own μSR research and collaborate in research projects with external and/or internal users of the SμS. In addition, you will give scientific support to the users of the PSI bulk μSR facility, participate to the development of new, cuttingedge experimental techniques and to the upgrade of existing μSR facility instruments.

**Your profile**:
You are a graduated PhD scientist with experience in the field of condensed matter research or experimental particle physics with an excellent scientific track record. Preferably, you are familiar with spin-resonance methods, instrumentation and data acquisition techniques, cryogenics and instrument control. Knowledge of detector design, Si pixel detectors, fast electronics, and data acquisition software would be of advantage. You like to work in a team, to give support to and collaborate with a large, international research community.

**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.

This is a Tenure Track position. The employment contract will initially be limited to 3 years.For further information, please contact Dr Hubertus Luetkens, phone +41 56 310 44 50.- **18 May 2023** (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Instrument Scientist (index no. 3501-00).Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Sevil Minniti, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland