Postdoctoral Fellow – Neutron Imaging of Fuel Cells

Postdoctoral Fellow – Neutron Imaging of Fuel Cells

Position open until 22.05.2026. Employment contract limited to 2 years.

• Level: Postdoctoral
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• Conduct experimental studies to understand the impact of fuel cell porous media on water distribution and performance, using neutron imaging and associated characterization methods.
• Optimize the image and data processing pipeline for our high throughput operando setup.
• Present the results in peer reviewed publications and at international conferences.

• PhD degree in engineering, physics, or any other relevant field.
• Experience with advanced data treatment, ideally in imaging applications.
• Experience with hydrogen technologies (fuel cell / electrolysis) is a plus.
• Good command of English.

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.

For further information, please contact Dr Pierre Boillat, phone .

Please submit your application online by 30 June 2026 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index-. ).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Serdal Varol, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland