Scientist (Tenure Track)

## Your tasks ##

* Leading innovative research projects focused on next-generation battery materials and interfaces

* Developing and implementing advanced physical, electrochemical and operando characterisation methods for battery materials and devices

* Establishing and leading national and international research collaborations with academic institutions, research organisations and industrial partners

* Publishing scientific results in leading peer-reviewed journals and presenting research at international conferences

* Contributing to the strategic development of the group, including new research initiatives, laboratory infrastructure and experimental capabilities

* Mentoring and supervising PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and junior scientists, fostering their scientific and professional development

## Your profile ##

* PhD in materials science, chemistry, physics, electrochemistry or a closely related discipline

* Strong research background in electrochemistry, battery materials, solid-state batteries or related fields

* Proven scientific excellence demonstrated by a strong publication record

* Experience with advanced materials characterisation techniques Track record of acquiring competitive research funding or clear potential to secure external funding

* Experience with large-scale research facilities, such as synchrotron or neutron sources, is an advantage

* Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset and genuine interest in supervising early-career researchers

* Very good command of English

## 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 Dr Mario El Kazzi, mario.el-kazzi@psi.ch.

Please submit your application online by **31 August 2026** for the position as a Scientist (Tenure Track) (Index-Nr. 5311-01).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Mikela Szolansky, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland