Organisation/Company Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen Research Field Engineering Electrical engineering Physics Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Switzerland Application Deadline 31 May 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 41.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 6717-00 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
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.
In the Integrated Photonics and Nanoelectronics group we are looking to hire a post-doc with expertise in optical characterization. The chosen candidate should have strong hands-on experience in the build-up and operation of optical set-ups including automation. You will be supporting two projects, one focuses on specifically on photonic neuromorphic devices based on random lasing for machine learning applications where also device fabrication will be carried out in the PSI cleanroom, and you will also be supporting the optical characterization needs of the SNSF SUGAR project in the SWIR around 2um.
Postdoctoral Fellow for optical characterization and neuromorphic photonics
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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 initially limited to 18 months.
Additional comments
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr Kirsten Moselund, phone +41 56 310 34 15.
Please submit your application online by 31 May 2025 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index-Nr. 6717-00).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, www.psi.ch