Beamline Scientist (Tenure Track)

Your tasks

• Operate and develop the ADvanced DiffrAction for Material Science (ADDAMS) beamline at the SLS 2.0, with a focus on total scattering and/or profile analysis methods
• Develop and sustain an independent scientific research program based on advanced X-ray scattering techniques, both experimentally and in data analysis
• Conceive, plan and execute synchrotron experiments, also in collaboration with users, including the necessary technical developments
• Support and expand the user program of the ADDAMS beamline in collaboration with both academic institutions and industrial partners
• Publication and dissemination of scientific results
• Supervision of postdoctoral researchers and doctoral students

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.