Postdoctoral Fellow in Condensed Matter Physics

Discussed at interview

Your tasks

• Develop theoretical models to describe the atomic and electronic structure of altermagnetic materials as measured in photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, ARPES) and scanning probe microscopy STM (computational focus)
• Maintain and develop computational tools in collaboration with the team
• Collaborate with experimental and theoretical partners
• Assist other team members performing experiments at the SLS and other light sources
• Participate in the international scientific community by presenting your results at international conferences and publish them in peer-reviewed scientific journals

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.