Postdoctoral Fellow to work on mesoscopic magnetic systems

Villigen PSI

Key information

Publication date:28 October 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. Explore cutting-edge research and innovative solutions for societal challenges.

Tasks

Conduct outstanding research in mesoscopic magnetic systems.
Fabricate and optimize nanostructures using nanofabrication methods.
Publish results in high-impact journals and demonstrate applications.

Skills

PhD in physics, material science, or related field; enjoy practical work.
Knowledge of magnetism and nanofabrication methods.
Teamwork skills and flexible approach in laboratory settings.

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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 the Mesoscopic Systems Group at PSI, we are looking for a

Your tasks

Conduct outstanding research in the field of mesoscopic magnetic systems

Fabricate and optimize nanostructures and devices with nanofabrication methods

Study the behaviour with a lab-based setups and large-scale facilities

Demonstrate possible applications

Perform simulations to supplement the experimental data

Publish the results of the scientific and technical achievements in high impact journals

Your profile

Excellent qualifications with a PhD degree in physics, material science, or a related field and enjoy practical work

Knowledge of magnetism, nanofabrication methods and large-scale facility characterisation is beneficial

As an enthusiastic researcher you like teamwork and have a flexible approach to working between different laboratories, working both independently and as part of a collaborative team

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 end on 31.12.2027.

For further information, please contact Dr Valerio Scagnoli, E-Mail schreiben, phone +41 56 310 37 11.

Please submit your application online by 31 December 2025 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index-Nr. 3701-24607).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Serdal Varol, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch