Summary
The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is offering a scholarship for a PhD student position within the Muoniverse project. This role focuses on the non-destructive elemental analysis of archaeological and cultural heritage artefacts, contributing to the development of innovative methods and techniques in the field of muon science.
PhD Student in Non-Destructive Elemental, Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland
Designation
PhD Student
Research Area
- Non-destructive elemental and isotopic analysis
- Cultural heritage and archaeological artefacts
- Method development in muon science
Location
Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | Master’s degree in natural or material sciences, ideally in physics |
| Skills | Strong Python skills, experience with scientific libraries (NumPy, pandas) |
| Experience | Interest/experience in instrumentation, data analysis, Monte-Carlo simulations (GEANT4, PHITS) |
| Communication | Excellent command of English; knowledge of German, French, or Italian is a plus |
Job Description
- Contribute to the further development of the MIXE method and support the GIANT instrument.
- Develop and validate data-analysis procedures for MIXE measurements focused on cultural heritage.
- Plan and conduct measurement campaigns on artefacts and reference materials.
- Investigate the applicability of methods to culturally significant objects.
- Build curated case studies and maintain a reusable database of analysis results.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in this position should submit their application online for the PhD Student role (Index-Nr. 3502-11). For further details, interested applicants can reach out to Dr. Michael Heiss at michael.heiss@psi.ch.
Last Date to Apply
Please refer to the official PSI website for the specific closing date for applications.
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