Postdoctoral Fellow in solid state chemistry; Index

Organisation/Company Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen Research Field Chemistry Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Final date to receive applications 4 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich) Country Switzerland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 41.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number  Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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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 our Solid State Chemistry Group of the PSI Center for Neutron and Muon Sciences we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow in solid state chemistry

The position is available within the framework of the French-Swiss ANR-SNF grant, the aim of which is to create new phases of superconducting nickelates and map their phase diagram. At a fundamental level, your experimental study of nickelates will improve our understanding of the mechanisms underlying the high-temperature superconductivity, particularly in comparison to the well-known cuprates. The project will consist of the following tasks:

• Synthesizing of polycrystalline and single crystalline novel compounds for the study at the large-scale facilities
• Using various synthesis approaches, with a strong focus on high-pressure synthesis (at ETH) and travelling solvent floating zone techniques (at PSI)
• Crystallographic characterization by means of single crystal and powder diffraction methods
• Publication of research results in scientific literature and presentations at international conferences
• Maintaining international scientific collaborations
• Recent PhD degree in chemistry, physics, or a closely related discipline
• Experience of both synthesis methods of solid state chemistry and crystallography analytical methods
• Understanding of open questions in physics of strongly correlated materials
• Proficiency in spoken and written English, complemented by excellent communication skills
• Experience of conducting experiments at large scale facilities 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.

Additional comments

For further information, please contact Dr. Dariusz Jakub Gawryluk, phone .

Please submit your application online by 4 March 2026 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index-. ).