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 Condensed Matter Theory Group, we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Your tasks

  • You will pursue research in condensed matter theory on the project “Phases of matter Driven by Interactions” funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation 
  • You will apply your computation or analytical skills to the understanding of correlated quantum matter in condensed matter or atomic, molecular, and optical physics (AMO), and the possibility to apply this understanding to quantum information 
  • You will provide theoretical support to experiments done at PSI on correlated quantum matter or quantum information

Your profile

  • You have recently obtained a PhD in theoretical physics 
  • You are highly motivated and dedicated to research in theoretical condensed matter physics 
  • You are open to discussion, and a reliable researcher with high standards for quality research, hard work and ethics

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 Christopher Mudry, phone +41 56 310 42 47.

Please submit your application online by 1 May 2025 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a postdoctoral fellow (index no. 7202-00).

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