PhD Student / PhD Student

Your Tasks

• Conduct a PhD thesis on arrest toughness in the ductile to brittle transition region of unirradiated and irradiated ferritic steels for nuclear applications.
• Develop innovative techniques to measure arrest toughness in ferritic steels using standard and sub-sized specimens.
• Perform fractographic observations to analyze crack paths and arrest locations.
• Model static and dynamic crack arrest conditions using finite element simulations.
• Supervise semester students and/or internships.
• Publish results in scientific journals and present at international conferences.

Your Profile

You hold a Master's degree in Materials Science or Physics, with a strong background in metallurgy. Practical experience in material testing and metallographic characterization is essential. Excellent communication skills in English are required, and knowledge of German would be an asset.

We Offer

Our institution fosters interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training along with numerous personal development opportunities. We prioritize a vocational training culture that supports a healthy work-life balance, accommodating your family life and personal interests with our modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact Philippe Spätig at phone Show phone or e-mail: Show e-mail.

Application Deadline

Please submit your application online by 16 May 2025.

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland