Fribourg
Doctorant-e 80% auprès du Département de Physique
- 22 July 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Fribourg
Job summary
Join the AXP Group for a PhD in advancing X-ray metrology! Enjoy excellent working conditions and benefits.
Tasks
- Conduct X-ray spectroscopy to analyze fundamental parameters.
- Collaborate on Swiss-German research for nano- and energy-materials.
- Engage in research visits to BESSY II Light Source, Germany.
Skills
- Master's degree in Physics or related natural sciences required.
- Knowledge in X-ray spectroscopy and material science essential.
- Strong programming and communication skills needed.
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Particularité
PhD position in “Advancing X-ray metrology for the development and validation of novel nano- and energy- materials”
The Atomic and X-ray Physics (AXP) Group in the Department of Physics offers a PhD position (3 years) in the field of X-ray spectroscopy. The research project is aimed at advancing reliable X-ray analysis of technologically relevant elements through the determination of atomic fundamental parameters (FPs) using complementary X-ray spectrometry methods, especially X-ray emission and absorption spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence analysis. The planned work will be performed at the AXP laboratory and includes research visits to the BESSY II Light Source, Germany.
The objective is to precisely and quantitatively determine different fundamental parameters using various high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy techniques within a Swiss-German basic science project. The further development of advanced nano- and energy- materials such as batteries require reliable X-ray analytical characterizations to correlate device functionalities with the underlying chemical and physical material properties in current applied European research projects (e.g. hymetbat.inrim.it). The reliability of those characterizations strongly depends on the FP knowledge.
Domaine d'activité
Your tasks will include the following:
We offer excellent working conditions and a competitive salary in the range of 50`000 CHF /year for PhD students, including pension and social costs.
Exigences
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or Diploma in Physics or related natural sciences field. You have a keen interest in experimental physics and physical modeling. You possess knowledge and experience in one of the following fields: X-ray spectroscopy, synchrotron radiation, atomic and molecular physics, material science and nanotechnology. You can advance a complex project independently and as part of a team, you have programming skills, good communication skills, and proficiency in English.
Exigences linguistiques
Français
Date d'entrée en fonction:
- 01.09.2026 ou date à convenir
Renseignements:
Dr. PD Joanna Hoszowska
W: E-Mail schreiben
Date limite de réception des offres:
20.08.2026
Adresse d'envoi:
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