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.

The Professorship for X-ray Imaging at ETH Zurich and the X-ray Tomography Group at PSI, led by Prof. Marco Stampanoni, develop advanced imaging techniques at the synchrotron and in the lab. They aim to translate these novel approaches into medical devices through multidisciplinary collaboration with academia, industry, and medical partners. For our ambitious, long-term mission, we are looking for a highly motivated

Scientist in Micro- and Nanofabrication

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Your tasks

  • Develop and execute experimental programs on high aspect ratio gratings in silicon and gold for X-ray imaging using PSI's facilities
  • Plan long-term, strategic research initiatives in micro- and nanofabrication within the semiconductor sector
  • Lead clean room operations, training and mentoring junior researchers
  • Supervise PhD students and postdocs, ensuring their development
  • Co-manage projects, aligning with organizational goals
  • Secure third-party funding and lead collaborations with academic and industrial partners
  • Author and present technical reports, papers, and presentations

Your profile

  •  PhD degree in physics, materials science, engineering, or a closely related discipline
  • Substantial experience in semiconductor processes and characterization, especially silicon-based micro and nanofabrication for hard X-ray optics
  • Strong hands-on experience in clean room environments, particularly with thin films, wet-chemistry, and metrology
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with project management experience
  • Competence in training and mentoring young scientists
  • Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus

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 Tenure Track position. The employment contract will initially be limited to 3 years.

For further information, please contact Prof. Marco Stampanoni, marco.stampanoni@psi.ch.

Please submit your application online by 20 January 2025 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Scientist in Micro- and Nanofabrication(index no. 6111-02).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Elke Baumann, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland