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Paul Scherrer Institut PSI

Postdoctoral Fellow in fundamental physics with ultracold neutrons

November 29, 2024

Your tasks

You will work on the n2EDM experiment to search for a neutron electric dipole moment, a possible signal of beyond-Standard-Model physics. The apparatus is under commissioning at the ultracold neutron (UCN) source. You will have the possibility to work on all aspects of the experiment. You will take over responsibility in the magnetic field measurements and further develop our magnetometers. You will work and design hard- and software for a new magnetic field scanning device. You will take part in the first data taking of the n2EDM experiment and the first n2EDM analysis. You will supervise students on all levels.

Your profile

We seek a talented and ambitious person who is highly motivated to work on this competitive project in fundamental physics in a well-established research team within a large international collaboration.

You have a Ph D degree in physics
Experience in experimental fundamental physics and/or neutron physics and/or experimental nuclear and particle physics are considered as an asset
Ability to work independently is essential
You are a good teamplayer
Flexible and multitasking work attitude
Demonstrated practical experience in experimental work, hardware setup and data analysis; experience in magnetic field measurement is a plus
Programming skills are required, and experience in control software are considered as plus
Excellent level of English as working language in spoken and written is mandatory
Ability to write excellent documentation in English
Knowledge of German or willingness to quickly learn German is a plus

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 Dr Bernhard Lauss, preferred by e-mail to bernhard.lauss@psi.ch, or phone +41 56 310 46 47.

Please submit your application online by 15 January 2025 (including list of publications and addresses of three referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 3204-00).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

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