Engineer, Scientist for the Group Leadership Safety Analyses

Villigen PSI

Key information

Publication date:09 September 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Villigen PSI

Job summary

Join the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, Switzerland's largest research hub. This is a fantastic opportunity for growth in a dynamic work environment.

Tasks

Lead the newly formed Safety Analysis group with expertise and vision.
Oversee long-term permit processes for safe radioactive waste disposal.
Coordinate complex safety studies based on radionuclide inventory calculations.

Skills

Hold an engineering or science degree, preferably with a PhD or equivalent.
Demonstrate expertise in risk assessment, mechanical engineering, or radiation safety.
Exhibit strong programming skills and proficiency in German and English.

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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.

For the leadership of the Safety Analyses group within the Radiation Protection and Safety department, we are looking for a

Your tasks

Are you looking for a new challenge and enthusiastic about taking on the technical, personnel, and organizational leadership of the newly established Safety Analyses group and leading the subordinate employees?

Are you interested in, besides the leadership role, also managing and coordinating long-standing approval procedures to obtain permits for the safe operation of the facilities for the disposal of radioactive waste at PSI for the federal collection point?

Do you enjoy acquiring additional knowledge and are you passionate about creating complex safety studies based on nuclide inventory calculations?

Do you demonstrate a strong affinity for technology and can you motivate yourself for the coordination, creation, and evaluation of safety reports for nuclear facilities?

Do you enjoy working with other people and interdisciplinary expert groups?

Do you like presenting your results in technical discussions with the supervisory authority and at conferences?

Then you are the right person for us!

Your profile

You have a completed engineering university degree or a university degree in a scientific field with technical content, preferably with a doctorate, or have equivalent know-how
Ideally, you have good expertise in the fields of risk assessment, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering, radioactivity, and radiation protection, preferably with practical experience
Ideally, you have already gained experience in personnel management
You possess very good IT and programming skills and value precise working methods
You have a very good and confident command of the German language and good English skills
You are a team-oriented, communicative, and open personality with the desire to take on leadership responsibility

We offer

Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced continuing education culture. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and facilities on site.

For technical inquiries, please contact Dr. Sophie Harzmann, Tel. +41 56 310 37 12.

We look forward to receiving your online application by November 9, 2025 (including reference addresses) for the position of Engineer, Scientist for the Group Leadership Safety Analyses (Index No. 9625-00).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Sabine Mier, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch