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.

For the Data Processing Development and Consulting group in the Science IT, Infrastructure and Services department we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Your tasks

You will join our team to develop as smart data-acquisition framework in the context of high-speed time-resolved tomographic experiments. This work will be carried out in close collaboration with members of the X-ray tomography group and machine learning researchers from the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC Hub at PSI).

  • Develop novel data science approaches for smart data acquisition in synchrotron-based tomography experiments
  • Analyze, quantify and visualize time-resolved 3D datasets in HPC environments
  • Collaborate with different domain experts (physicists, computational scientists, software developers)
  • Present and publish research results in scientific articles, research presentations and at international conferences
  • Experimental validation of results at the X-ray imaging facilities at PSI

Your profile

  • PhD degree in Physics/Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, CS or similar
  • Solid programming skills (C/C++, Matlab, Python or similar)
  • Excellent knowledge and experience with data processing and analysis
  • You enjoy working in a multi-cultural and interdisciplinary team
  • Knowledge in the field of AI would be beneficial

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 Dr Markus Janousch, phone +41 56 310 27 12.

Please submit your application online by 31 August 2024 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 7902-00).

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