Postdoctoral Fellow in Soft Matter Physics / Materials Science

Villigen PSI

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Veröffentlicht:05 September 2025
Pensum:100%
Vertragsart:Festanstellung
Arbeitsort:Villigen PSI

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 being part of the Soft Matter Group, in the Laboratory of Neutron Scattering and Imaging LNS at SINQ, we are looking for a

Your tasks

Develop and implement microfluidics for soft matter and scattering measurements

Analyze molecular structures in real-time using advanced techniques like small-angle neutron scattering SANS and flow-induced polarized-light imaging (birefringence)

Develop a novel experimental and simulation framework to explain, model, and control macromolecular structuring under extreme flow conditions

Contribute to a multimodal, multiscale model that links flow conditions to molecular structures and rheological properties

Publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at international conferences

Support the broader development of novel experimental strategies at SINQ

Your profile

PhD degree in physics, physical chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline

Advanced knowledge of rheology, fluid dynamics, and microfluidics to design and execute experiments simulating real-world conditions

Demonstrated interest in soft matter physics, rheology, or flow-based characterization techniques

Practical experience with neutron or X-ray scattering is an advantage

Willingness to travel and participate in international beamtime campaigns

Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written)

Experience with data integration and analysis to connect results from different methods (rheology, birefringence, scattering) into a single, comprehensive model

Independent, solution-oriented working style and interest in experimental research

Strong programming skills, particularly in Python

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.

Your employment contract is limited to 3 years.

For further information, please contact Dr. Viviane Lutz Bueno, E-Mail schreiben, phone +41 56 310 29 97.

Please submit your application online by 30. September 2025 (including a cover letter and addresses of 3 referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index-Nr. 3303-02).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Pascale Bärtschi, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch