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 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 2100 people.

The Theory Group within the Laboratory for Particle Physics at PSI is led by Prof. Dr Adrian Signer and Dr Michael Spira. The research topics of our group include higher-order corrections and effective-field-theory approaches for processes at the high energy and intensity frontier. For more information about our group see www.psi.ch/ltp-theory/ltp-theory-group.

Therefore we are looking for a     

Postdoctoral Fellow

Your tasks

• Perform research in particle physics phenomenology, with emphasis on topics related to experiments at PSI and the Large Hadron Collider LHC


• Help with the organization of colloquia and summer schools


• Maintenance of international scientific collaborations

Your profile

• PhD in theoretical particle physics


• Experience in higher-order perturbative calculations


• Publishing of research results in scientific literature and presentations at international conferences

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 two years, with start in autumn 2019 or earlier.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr Adrian Signer, adrian.signer@psi.ch or Dr Michael Spira, michael.spira@psi.ch.

Please submit your application online (including CV, list of publications and talks as well as three letters of recommendation) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 3201-00).

Online Applications and letters of recommendation should be received
by 9 December 2018 in order to receive full consideration.

Paul Scherrer Institut Human Resources Management, Jeanine Gehrig, Forschungsstrasse 111, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland