Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Villigen PSI
Technician
- 13 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Villigen PSI
About the job
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff members.
The Laboratory for Nuclear Materials in the Centre for Nuclear Technologies and Sciences is the most important research facility in Switzerland in the field of material behaviour and ageing in nuclear facilities. In addition to material-related research and development, the laboratory offers scientific services for existing and future nuclear systems for electricity and heat generation, or for the reduction of nuclear waste. The Nuclear Fuels working group conducts research on the safety and performance of nuclear fuels (fuel rods, materials in the reactor core), often in collaboration with Swiss nuclear power plants, utilising the PSI hot laboratory and large facilities (synchrotron, spallation neutron source).
The Nuclear Fuels group is looking for a
Your tasks
- Conducting mechanical and micromechanical material tests on radioactive and non-radioactive samples in the PSI hot laboratory as well as in the associated non-radioactive mechanical testing laboratories, including sample preparation
- Ensuring the state of the art in testing procedures, sample preparation, and sample handling, also for radioactive and very small samples
- Supporting experiments outside the hot laboratory at PSI’s large facilities, for example at the synchrotron (SLS) or neutron imaging at the spallation neutron source (SINQ)
- Assisting in the supervision and training of students, doctoral candidates, as well as interns
- Presenting our experiments, experiences, and expertise at specialist meetings and international conferences
Your profile
- You have training as a polymechanic, physics or chemistry laboratory technician, possibly with further qualification (technician), and enjoy practical work
- Experience in mechanical material testing is a great advantage
- Working with radioactive samples in a radiation-controlled environment is not a problem for you. Appropriate training and courses are offered; existing experience is welcome
- You are open to collaboration in an international team in a fascinating, extraordinary environment of cutting-edge research
- You enjoy passing on your expertise to students, colleagues, and international professionals
- German language skills are mandatory, good English skills are expected
- Experience in applying quality management-based processes is an advantage
We offer
Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic induction, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced culture of continuing education. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and facilities on site.
We would like to point out that this position is to be performed entirely on site at PSI. We cannot offer a hybrid working model for this role.
For technical enquiries, please contact Dr Johannes Bertsch, telephone +41 56 310 41 73.
We look forward to receiving your online application for the position of Technician (index no. 4602-30103).
Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Mikela Szolansky, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
