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. 

The Future Circular Collider Study (FCC) explores different designs of circular colliders for the post-LHC era. Reaching higher energies and unprecedented luminosities would allow us to explore the fundamental laws of nature and probe yet unexplained observations. PSI, as a member of CHART (Swiss Accelerator Research and Technology Center), is a partner in this effort, focusing its R&D, among others, on superconducting magnet technology, for which we are looking for an

Applied Physicist/Engineer

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Your tasks

  • Model, design, and analyze test results of insulated ReBCO-based cables for high-field magnets and subscale magnet prototypes 
  • Develop processes for the manufacturing of short lengths of ReBCO-based insulated cable 
  • Carry out magnetic, mechanical, and quench protection design of ReBCO-based magnet prototypes 
  • Develop processes for manufacturing magnet prototypes, including winding, instrumentation, and assembly

Your profile

  • Masters or PhD in applied physics, electrical or mechanical engineering, and relevant experience in the modeling, design and construction of superconducting magnets 
  • You routinely used ANSYS, Comsol, or similar tools; ideally, you have worked on coils wound from ReBCO tapes or ReBCO-based conductor before 
  • As a team-oriented and communicative person you enjoy working in an interdisciplinary group 
  • You assume responsibility, show initiative and combine creativity and out-of-the-box thinking with pragmatism and results-orientation 
  • Good knowledge of English is mandatory; knowledge of German is a plus

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 4 years.

For further information, please contact Dr. Douglas Araujo, phone +41 56 310 55 70, Dr. Bernhard Auchmann, phone +41 56 310 30 26. 

Please submit your application online for the position as an Applied Physicist/Engineer (index no. 8433-24109). 

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Adrian Kirsch, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland