Accelerator Operator 80-100%

Villigen PSI

Key information

Publication date:06 December 2025
Workload:80 – 100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Villigen PSI

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is Switzerland's largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences. Join us for innovative work in energy, health, and sustainability!

Tasks

Operate PSI's accelerator facilities through shift work (70%).
Collaborate with various teams on tasks like programming (30%).
Assist in optimizing accelerators and troubleshooting issues.

Skills

Completed technical education or degree (Bachelor/Master) required.
Strong communication skills in German and English essential.
Experience with shift work and eagerness to learn preferred.

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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.

The task of the Operations Section is to operate all four accelerator facilities with the support of various specialist groups and thus provide our users with ideal conditions for their experiments. For the HIPA Operations group, we are looking for a

Your tasks

Your task consists of 70% shift work for the operation of the PSI accelerator facilities (3-shift / 7-day operation) and 30% tasks in cooperation with other specialist groups that correspond to your specific skills – from programming activities to beam dynamics calculations. As part of the shift service, you assist in the commissioning and optimization of the accelerator facilities, diagnose and handle operational disruptions, and participate in beam development and experiments.

Your profile

Completed technical vocational training or technical university degree (Bachelor or Master)
You are an open and communicative personality, enjoy working in a team, and feel comfortable in an international environment
You find it easy to deal (in German and English) with different stakeholders
Experience with shift work and a high willingness to continue education complete your profile

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 Andreas Probst, Tel. +41 56 310 5017 or email andreas.probst@psi.ch.

We look forward to receiving your online application by 15.01.2026 for the position of Accelerator Operator 80-100% (Index No. 8111-25447).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch