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Paul Scherrer Institut

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Academic: Post Doc Position
Midland (SO, AG)

Description

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.

For the Computational X-ray Imaging group CXI in the Center for Photon Science CPS we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational X-ray Imaging

Your tasks

Algorithmic and method development to advance nanoscale 3D imaging, in particular applied to imaging and quantitative metrology of integrated circuits
Presentation of results at conferences and workshops, and publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Support and mentoring of PhD and master’s students in the Computational X-ray Imaging CXI group

Your profile

PhD degree in physics or similar natural science discipline, signal/image processing, or engineering
Capacity for independent research
Experience in computational imaging, image processing, image reconstruction, synchrotron X-ray experiments, tomography, CDI, and/or ptychography are a plus
Ability to work in multidisciplinary, diverse, inclusive, and international teams
Fluency in English as the working language

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.

Your employment contract is limited to 2 years.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr Manuel Guizar-Sicairos, e-mail manuel.guizar-sicairos@psi.ch.

Please submit your application online by 12 June 2026 including list of publications, available reference letters, and addresses of referees (Index-Nr. 6115-27808).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Serdal Varol, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

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Publication Date

19.05.2026

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100%

Industry

Public Administration/Associations/NGO

Function

Research & Development

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