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 Muon Physics Group of the Laboratory for Particle Physics we are looking for a

Research Scientist (Tenure Track)

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Your tasks

  • Contribution to one or more of the particle physics experiments at PSI (in particular, PIONEER or another experiment) 
  • Support and further development of the MIDAS data acquisition system in collaboration with the MIDAS community including TRIUMF, Canada. Support of PSI experiments using MIDAS 
  • Area coordination in the PiE5 area including support of the experiments in this area

Your profile

  • PhD in experimental nuclear or particle physics 
  • Extended experience in the design, assembly, operation and analysis of experiments 
  • Good programming skills in C++ and JavaScript 
  • Good knowledge of English 
  • Good knowledge of German or willingness to quickly learn the language 
  • Competence in training and mentoring young scientists 
  • Enjoy working in a team-oriented interdisciplinary environment

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 Tenure Track position. The employment contract will initially be limited to 3 years.

For further information, please contact Stefan Ritt, phone +41 56 310 37 28.

Please submit your application online by 12 July 2025 for the position as a Research Scientist (index no. 3203-00).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Sevil Minniti, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland