Physicist / Engineer
Your tasks
- Development of concepts for the design and later operation of the TATTOOS target facility including improvements for increasing performance/upgrades
- Test of prototypes e.g. regarding its thermal properties, including the design and operation of test stands
- Handling of activated components and maintenance in the service cell by manipulators and development of safe processes including a risk estimate
- Preparation of technical documentation like operation manuals, technical design report and documents needed by the authorities for operation approval
Your profile
- Long term experience as a development engineer or experimental physicist with a university degree
- Several years of experience in operating and designing of ISOL facilities or similar target stations at powerful beam facilities
- Knowledge of 3D CAD systems for sketching innovative concepts is of advantage or should be acquired
- Open personality who enjoys working in a team, takes responsibility and drives the project forward
- Your strong communication skills make it easy for you to deal with various stakeholders; you have a good command of German or are willing to learn the language
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 Davide Reggiani, phone +41 56 310 30 24.
Please submit your application online by 31 July 2025 for the position as a Physicist / Engineer (index no. 8141-01).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Adrian Kirsch 5232, Villigen PSI, Switzerland