Scientific Staff Member

Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)

Villigen PSI

Key information

Publication date:16 August 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Villigen PSI

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is Switzerland's largest research institute.

Tasks

Plan and prepare the sampling system for a demo facility.
Support research proposals and related workshops.
Assist with system studies in thermochemical processes.

Skills

PhD in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering required.
Experience with Power-to-X processes and gas purification.
Background in experimental work and reactor modeling.

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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 areas of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, and fundamental natural sciences. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The training of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or trainees. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff.

For the group Thermochemical Processes in the area of Power-to-X, we are looking for a

Your tasks

Planning and preparation of the sample extraction system at a demo plant
Support for research proposals
Support for topic-related workshops
Support for system studies

Your profile

PhD in Chemical Engineering/Process Engineering
Experience with Power-to-X processes and the implementation of thermochemical product gases, possibly also gas purification
Experience with experimental work, reactor modeling, and cost calculations
Industry experience is an advantage

We offer

Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you will benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced training 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. This is a project position.

The employment is limited to 20 months.

For technical inquiries, please contact Tilman Schildhauer, Tel. +41 56 310 27 06.

We look forward to your online application for the position as Scientific Staff Member (Index No. 5102-00).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Adrian Kirsch 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch