Postdoctoral Fellow in Soft Matter Physics / Materials Science
Your tasks
- Develop and implement microfluidics for soft matter and scattering measurements
- Analyze molecular structures in real-time using advanced techniques like small-angle neutron scattering SANS and flow-induced polarized-light imaging (birefringence)
- Develop a novel experimental and simulation framework to explain, model, and control macromolecular structuring under extreme flow conditions
- Contribute to a multimodal, multiscale model that links flow conditions to molecular structures and rheological properties
- Publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at international conferences
- Support the broader development of novel experimental strategies at SINQ
Your profile
- PhD degree in physics, physical chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline
- Advanced knowledge of rheology, fluid dynamics, and microfluidics to design and execute experiments simulating real-world conditions
- Demonstrated interest in soft matter physics, rheology, or flow-based characterization techniques
- Practical experience with neutron or X-ray scattering is an advantage
- Willingness to travel and participate in international beamtime campaigns
- Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written)
- Experience with data integration and analysis to connect results from different methods (rheology, birefringence, scattering) into a single, comprehensive model
- Independent, solution-oriented working style and interest in experimental research
- Strong programming skills, particularly in Python
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 3 years.
For further information, please contact Dr. Viviane Lutz Bueno, viviane.lutz-bueno@psi.ch, phone +41 56 310 29 97.
Please submit your application online by 30. September 2025 (including a cover letter and addresses of 3 referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index-Nr. 3303-02).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Pascale Bärtschi, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland