Postdoctoral Fellow / Postdoctoral Fellowess

Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) - January 31, 2026

Your Tasks

  • The development of serial crystallography data analysis pipelines at SwissFEL and the SLS 2.0
  • Assist in the development of the Xtrapol8 software suite in collaboration with Dr. Elke De Zitter, Dr. Nicolas Coquelle, and Dr. Jacques-Philippe Colletier in the DYNAMOP Group at the Institut de Biologie Structurale (IBS), Grenoble
  • Perform pump-probe experiments at XFELs and synchrotrons with the aim of defining best practices in data collection methods
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of Cristallina devices and software related to SFX measurements
  • Support Cristallina users in conducting their experiments

Your Profile

  • PhD degree in natural sciences
  • Proficiency in Python and/or other coding languages
  • Experience in handling and analyzing large datasets
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Experience in serial macromolecular crystallography at synchrotrons and XFELs is an asset
  • Experience in protein handling and crystallization is an asset
  • Communication skills in French and German are an asset

We Offer

Our institution fosters interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, along with personal development opportunities, and a strong vocational training culture. We are committed to helping you achieve a work-life balance that accommodates your personal interests, supported by our modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.

Your employment contract is limited to 2 years, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

Application Process

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Apply online using the form below.

For further information, please contact Dr. John Beale via email at john.beale@psi.ch.

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

Location : Villigen PSI
Country : Switzerland

Application Form

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