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 Mesoscopic Systems Group at PSI, we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow to work on mesoscopic magnetic systems

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Your tasks

  • Conduct outstanding research in the field of mesoscopic magnetic systems 
  • Fabricate and optimize nanostructures and devices with nanofabrication methods 
  • Study the behaviour with a lab-based setups and large-scale facilities 
  • Demonstrate possible applications 
  • Perform simulations to supplement the experimental data 
  • Publish the results of the scientific and technical achievements in high impact journals

Your profile

  • Excellent qualifications with a PhD degree in physics, material science, or a related field and enjoy practical work 
  • Knowledge of magnetism, nanofabrication methods and large-scale facility characterisation is beneficial 
  • As an enthusiastic researcher you like teamwork and have a flexible approach to working between different laboratories, working both independently and as part of a collaborative team

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. 

Your employment contract is limited to end on 31.12.2027.

For further information, please contact Dr Valerio Scagnoli, valerio.scagnoli@psi.ch, phone +41 56 310 37 11.

Please submit your application online by 31 December 2025 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index-Nr. 3701-24607).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Serdal Varol, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland