PhD Student in High-Resolution Photon and Muon Timing at Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) (Villigen PSI, AG, Switzerland) | Careerkit Jobs
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Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)·Research·Villigen PSI, Aargau
PhD Student in High-Resolution Photon and Muon Timing
RoleFull-time · Fixed-term · Entry · Science & Research
RequirementsMaster's · EU/EFTA permit
How you match
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Skills
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PhysicsAlgorithm DevelopmentCollaborationResearchData acquisition systemsScientific computingInstrumentationRF designDynamic Signal ProcessingData AnalysisEngineering degreeEmbedded Linux
Languages
English
The role
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## Your tasks ##
Push the time resolution of experiments at PSI-s Swiss Muon Source S-S and Swiss Light Source SLS beyond current limits
Investigate ultrafast magnetization dynamics and coherent spin precession using dedicated beamtime experiments
Prepare, perform and analyze experiments in close collaboration with the muon spectroscopy and X-ray microscopy teams
Develop and evaluate waveform-based signal-processing methods for high-precision detector timing in offline and real-time data-acquisition systems
Extend existing open-source firmware and software frameworks for real-time detector readout
Pursue your PhD at PSI with enrollment at the University of Basel
01* Push the time resolution of experiments at PSI-s Swiss Muon Source S-S and Swiss Light Source SLS beyond current limits
02* Investigate ultrafast magnetization dynamics and coherent spin precession using dedicated beamtime experiments
03* Prepare, perform and analyze experiments in close collaboration with the muon spectroscopy and X-ray microscopy teams
04* Develop and evaluate waveform-based signal-processing methods for high-precision detector timing in offline and real-time data-acquisition systems
05* Extend existing open-source firmware and software frameworks for real-time detector readout
06* Pursue your PhD at PSI with enrollment at the University of Basel
Requirements
↳* Master-s degree in physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related discipline
↳* Strong interest in solid-state physics and modern digital instrumentation
↳* Experience in signal processing, scientific programming, data acquisition, detector instrumentation, embedded systems or RF electronics is an advantage
↳* Prior experience with FPGA-based or related real-time systems is welcome but not essential
↳* Motivation to combine experimental physics with algorithm and instrumentation development
Benefits
＋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.
Tech stack
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FPGAsignal processingdata acquisitiondetector instrumentationembedded systems
