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 High Energy Particle Physics Group of the Laboratory for Particle Physics we are looking for a

Chip Designer for particle physics research on the CMS experiment

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Your tasks

The High-Energy Physics Group at PSI is part of the CMS collaboration at the CERN LHC with leading contributions in detector development, operation and data analysis, where the main focus is on Standard Model and Higgs boson physics. The group is also playing an active role in the upgrade of the CMS detector for the High-Luminosity LHC and is engaged in detector R&D for application in next-generation experiments such as FCC-ee detectors.

In close cooperation with scientists, students and technicians at PSI as well as with collaborating groups you will:
  • Take a leading role in the design of readout ASICs for monolithic or hybrid pixel detectors
  • Lead and coordinate design efforts towards application in FCC-ee detectors
  • Contribute to testing and characterization of prototype devices
  • Present the results of your work at conferences and in publications

Your profile

  • You have a PhD degree or equivalent experience in physics or electronics engineering and are interested in working in the field of particle physics
  • You have excellent knowledge of analog and digital electronics and experience in ASIC design
  • You have proficient language skills in English and good communication skills
  • You are motivated and independent, strive to contribute with new ideas and like to work in international collaborations

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. 

This is a fixed-term position. The employment contract will initially be limited to 2 years.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr Lea Caminada, phone +41 56 310 52 34.

Please submit your application online by 8 June 2025 for the position as a Chip Designer (Index-Nr. 3202-02).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Larissa Götzelmann, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland