The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research centre for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of matter and materials, energy and environment and human health. 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 1900 people.

For the Laboratory for Reactor Physics and Systems Behaviour we are looking for a

PhD Student

Multiscale Modelling of Nuclear Materials

Your tasks

• Multiscale Modelling of the microstructural evolution in reactor vessel steels
• Development and application of simulation and post-processing codes
• Collaboration within the Horizon 2020 project SOTERIA
• Present your scientific results at national and international conferences and publish it in peer-reviewed journals

Your profile

• You hold a Master degree in nuclear engineering, materials science, physics, or in a related topic
• Good programming skills (C++, Fortran, Python)
• Experience in materials simulation (DFT, MD, Kinetic Monte Carlo is an asset)
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of nuclear technology (in particular issues related to nuclear materials) is an advantage
• Good English language skills, knowledge of German and/or French 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.

For further information please contact Dr Matthias Krack, [email protected], phone +41 56 310 58 56.

Please submit your application online here (including addresses of at least 3 referees) for the position as a PhD Student (index no. 4103-00).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Elena Haslimeier, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland