Job Description

Your tasks

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The position is available in the framework of the French-Swiss ANR-SNF Grant on the use of high-pressure and chemical substitution synthesis to obtain new types of superconducting nickelates. You will use local-probe techniques, such as nuclear magnetic resonance (at ETH) and muon-spin rotation (at PSI) to investigate the micro-scopic properties of these new materials. In particular, comparative studies should enable the mapping of their phase diagram, detect new phases, and guide the synthesis efforts. At a fundamental level, your experimental study of nickelates will improve our understanding of the mechanisms underlying the high-temperature superconductivity, in particular, compared to the long-known cuprates. Besides benefitting from interactions with local- and international scientists, you are expected to present your results at international conferences and workshops.

Your profile

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Master's degree in physics or closely related discipline Solid background in condensed matter physics Experience with experiments at large facilities is a plus Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English

We offer

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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 Toni Shiroka, phone +41 56 310 44 76.

Please submit your application online by

28 February 2026

(including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student (Index-Nr. 3501-26132).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland