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.

For the PSI Center for Photon Science we are looking for

Summer Students in Photon Science

Apply online now

Your tasks

  • Participation in research activities of the center
More information about the program you can find here.

Your profile

  • You should have completed three years of full-time studies at university level by summer 2025 in natural or engineering science disciplines or computing
  • You are expected to obtain your Bachelor’s degree in summer 2025 or are enrolled in a Master’s programme at a university
  • You have not previously been at PSI as a summer student
  • You have a good working knowledge of English and some basic computing skills

We offer

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. For the duration of typically 8-12 weeks, you will be part of a research group at PSI, contributing to its research activities through an individual work project. Your stay will be enriched by complementary lectures and activities with other students.

For further information, please contact Charlotte Heer, phone +41 56 310 31 78.

Please submit your application online by 28 February 2025, including CV (max. 2 pages of A4) and a letter of motivation (max. 1 page of A4) for the position as Summer Student (index no. 6000-T1).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Lara Essig, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland