Postdoctoral Fellow in X-ray Imaging: The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is seeking a talented Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of X-ray imaging and scattering. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research while collaborating closely with experts in the field.
Postdoctoral Fellow in X-ray Imaging and Scattering
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow in X-ray Imaging and Scattering
Location
Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland
Research Area
- Coherent X-ray Scattering
- Mineralized Biological Tissue
- Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS)
- Multiscale Analysis and Imaging
Eligibility/Qualification
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| PhD Degree | Physics or similar natural science discipline, signal/image processing, or engineering |
| Experience | Experiments at large-scale user facilities (e.g., synchrotrons or neutron sources) |
| Programming Skills | Scientific programming in Python is an asset |
| Interdisciplinary Interest | Focus on biology, computational tools, and X-ray methods |
Job Description
- Investigate mineralized biological tissues, such as bone, using small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) tensor tomography.
- Develop correlative multi-scale analysis pipelines integrating SAXS tensor tomography and high-resolution X-ray tomography, along with complementary electron microscopy data (in collaboration with microscopy experts).
- Plan, perform, and analyze experiments at the cSAXS beamline, contributing to improvements in experimental control and automation.
- Participate in user support at the cSAXS beamline.
- Publish results in scientific journals and present findings at international conferences.
How to Apply
Please submit your application online by including your list of publications and addresses of referees.
Last Date to Apply
April 1, 2026
For further information, contact:
- Prof. Dr. Marianne Liebi: marianne.liebi@psi.ch, Phone: +41 56 310 44 38
- Dr. Andreas Menzel: andreas.menzel@psi.ch, Phone: +41 56 310 3711
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