PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics
Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) · Villigen PSI, Aargau, Switzerland
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## Your tasks ##
* Study the atomic and electronic structure of altermagnetic materials using photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, ARPES) and scanning probe microscopy (STM, AFM) at PSI and other synchrotron light sources (experimental focus)
* Maintain and develop instrumentation and data analysis tools in collaboration with the team
* Collaborate with experimental and theoretical partners
* Assist external users in performing experiments at the Pearl beamline
* Present results at conferences and in journal articles
* Pursue a doctoral degree in physics and participate in teaching activities at the University of Zurich
## Your profile ##
* Master-s degree in physics or a related field
* Practical experience with scanning probe (STM, AFM), photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, ARPES), and/or other surface analysis techniques
* Motivated to work with complex instrumentation and in a small international team
* Demonstrated programming skills (e.g. Python) for data analysis
* Excellent spoken and written communication skills in 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.
For further information, please contact Dr Matthias Muntwiler, phone +41 56 310 51 38.
Please submit your application online by **15** ** September 2026** (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD student (Index-Nr. 6215-29324).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Emily Kulowatz, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
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