Summer Students in Photon Sciences

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.

The intense beams of X‑ray light at the user facilities operated by the PSI Center for Photon Science shed light on the smallest structures of matter. We are looking for participation in research activities of the center.

• Participation in research activities of the center

The project descriptions are listed here. Please state your preferred project in your application. More information about the program you can find here.

• You should have completed three years of full‑time studies at university level by summer 2026 in natural or engineering science disciplines or computing
• You are expected to obtain your Bachelor’s degree in summer 2026 or are enrolled in a Master’s programme at a university
• You have not previously been at PSI as a summer student
• You have a good working knowledge of English and some basic computing skills

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. For the duration of typically 8‑12 weeks, you will be part of a research group at PSI, contributing to its research activities through an individual work project. Your stay will be enriched by complementary lectures and activities with other students.

For further information, please contact Luc Patthey, phone .

Please submit your application online by 31 January 2026 including CV (max. 2 pages of A4) and a letter of motivation with the preferred project (max. 1 page of A4) for the position as a Summer Student (Index‑‑T1).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Lara Essig, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland