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. 

At the MX Applications Group, Laboratory for Macromolecules and Bioimaging, Center for Photon Science we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow in serial crystallography data analytics

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Your tasks

  • The development of serial crystallography data analysis pipelines at SwissFEL and the SLS 2.0 
  • Assist in the development of the Xtrapol8 software suite in collaboration with Dr. Elke De Zitter, Dr. Nicolas Coquelle and Dr. Jacques-Philippe Colletier in the DYNAMOP Group at the Institut de Biologie Structurale (IBS), Grenoble 
  • Perform pump-probe experiments at XFELs and synchrotrons with the aim of defining best practices in data collection methods 
  • Assist the development and maintenance of Cristallina devices and software related to SFX measurements
  • Assist Cristallina users to conduct their experiments

Your profile

  • PhD degree in natural sciences 
  • Proficiency in python and/or other coding language 
  • Proficiency in handling and analyzing large datasets 
  • Excellent communication skills in English 
  • Experience in serial macromolecular crystallography at synchrotrons and XFELs is an asset 
  • Experience in protein handling and crystallization is an asset 
  • Communication skills in French and German are an asset

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 with the possibility of a one year extension.

For further information, please contact Dr John Beale, by email john.beale@psi.ch.

Please submit your application online by 15 February 2026 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index-Nr. 6121-25824).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland