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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 2200 people.

The High-Energy Physics Group at PSI is a member 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 responsible for the design and construction of the extended pixel system.

For the High-Energy Physics group of the Laboratory for Particle Physics we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow

For particle physics research on the CMS experiment

Your tasks

In close cooperation with scientist, students and technicians at PSI as well as with collaborating groups you will 
  • Take a leading role in the test and qualification of pixel detector modules for the upgrade of the CMS detector 
  • Contribute to the data analysis activities of the group 
  • Contribute to the operation of the CMS detector 
  • Present the results of your work at conferences and in publications

Your profile

  • You have a PhD in experimental particle physics
  • You have demonstrated experience in data analysis and detector testing and qualification

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 2 years.

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

Please submit your application online by 30 September 2023 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 3202-01).

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Silja Giacomini-Diebold, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
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