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 postdocs, postgraduates, or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people. 

For the Coherent X-ray Scattering Group at PSI, we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow on high-throughput X-ray laminography

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Your tasks

  • Acquire and analyze a benchmark dataset of brain tissue in support of large-scale neuronal circuit reconstruction 
  • Design and implement acquisition strategies that maximize measurement efficiency and data quality
  • Support the reliable operation of the LaMNI endstation, including the use of a new high-speed detector at Swiss Light Source (SLS 2.0) 
  • Contribute to prototyping and validation of data processing pipelines 
  • Plan, execute, and troubleshoot beamline experiments

Your profile

  • PhD degree in physics, signal processing, computational imaging, or a related field 
  • Interest in method development and experimental problem-solving 
  • Experience with large-scale imaging or computational image reconstruction is an advantage 
  • Willingness to engage in hands-on work at the beamline 
  • Works independently and collaborates effectively across disciplines

We offer

Our institution fosters interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, 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 will support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure. 

Your employment contract is limited to 2 years with the option to extend it by 1 year.

For further information, please contact Dr Andreas Menzel, andreas.menzel@psi.ch, +41 56 310 37 11. 

Please submit your application online by 23 October 2025 (including a cover letter, CV, and contact information for referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index-Nr. 6113-00).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Pascale Bärtschi, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland