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 Chemical Processes and Materials group in the Laboratory for Sustainable Energy Carriers and Processes we are looking for a

Chemist

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Your tasks

  • Synthesis and shaping of catalytic materials in collaboration with industrial partner
  • Characterization and quality control of the materials
  • Collaborate with a team to develop synthesis and shaping strategy of materials for catalytic application in pilot plant
  • Collaborate in setup of experiments for the validation of the technology with industrial partner
  • Build simple setups for laboratory activities

Your profile

  • Master’s degree in chemistry, environmental, engineering, physics, material science, or equivalent
  • Experience in the synthesis and characterization of materials
  • Good English knowledge

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.

This is a fixed-term position. The employment contract will (initially) be limited to 1 years.

For further information, please contact MER Dr Andrea Testino, phone +41 56 310 54 49.

Please submit your application online by 15 December 2024 (including addresses of referees) for the position as a Chemist (index no. 5103-00).

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