Postdoctoral Fellow in Multi-Temperature Dynamics of Macromolecular Crystallography

Key information

  • Publication date:17 June 2025
  • Workload:100%
  • Contract type:Unlimited employment
  • Place of work:Villigen PSI

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI leads research in natural and engineering sciences. Join a dynamic environment focused on future technologies and health innovation.

Tasks

  • Develop methodologies for multi-temperature dynamic macromolecular crystallography.
  • Automate large scale multi-temperature MX experiments.
  • Investigate dynamic structural enzymology for selected targets.

Skills

  • PhD in natural science or a related field required.
  • Research experience in synchrotron-based macromolecular crystallography.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills essential.

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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. 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.

The Macromolecular Crystallography (MX) group at the Swiss Light Source (SLS) is dedicated to advancing beamline performance and unlocking new opportunities for MX research. We provide state-of-the-art tools and continually expand our capabilities to support the scientific community and industry clients.

We are looking for a

Your tasks

  • Develop novel methodologies for multi-temperature dynamic macromolecular crystallography 
  • Automate large scale multi-temperature MX experiments 
  • Investigate dynamic structural enzymology for selected targets 
  • Contribute to the development of MX beamlines for emerging applications

Your profile

  • PhD in natural science or a related field 
  • Research experience in synchrotron-based macromolecular crystallography 
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills 
  • Proficiency in English

We offer

Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will work under the guidance of experienced beamline scientists and be part of the exciting development of new MX beamlines at the SLS 2.0, a newly constructed 4th generation synchrotron facility.

This is a three years position.

For further information, please contact Dr Chai-Ying Huang (E-Mail schreiben), Dr Vincent Olieric (E-Mail schreiben). 

Please submit your application online by 31 July 2025 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 6121-00).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Robin Schmid, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland



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