PhD Student in X-ray imaging: Multi-scale characterization of bone

## Your tasks ##

* Investigate the structure of long bones of different species using synchrotron X-ray imaging and relate it to the mechanical properties

* Develop and apply Python-based X-ray imaging analysis tools in collaboration with the research group

* Help to design and conduct X-ray characterization experiments on mineralized biological tissue, in particular small-angle X-ray scattering tensor tomography

* Publish results in scientific journals and present findings at international conferences

## Your profile ##

* Master-s degree in Biology, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields

* Good communication skills in English

* Experience with programming in Python is considered an asset

* Interest in interdisciplinary research linking biology, computational tools and X-ray methods

* You will be enrolled in the doctoral school of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne EPFL

## 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 Prof. Dr Marianne Liebi, e-mail marianne.liebi@psi.ch, phone +41 56 310 44 38.

Please submit your application online by **16 August 2026** (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student (Index-Nr. 6317-28707).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Emily Kulowatz, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland