Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)

Multidisciplinary development challenges, almost total freedom of choice of applied technologies. An academic environment with great potential for the development of personal skills. Opportunities to participate in international conferences, presenting talks and own development. Continuing education is strongly encouraged and the institute even has its own educational center. The relationship with the hierarchy is simple and based on mutual recognition. Last and not least, the institute is ideally located in the middle of a forest and a river which allows to engage in outdoor sports activities. Access to public transport is very good.

Like any government organization, the administration is quite rigid, but ready to assist. The salary is based on a scale valid for all academic institutions, which takes into account your function, education and professional experience.

Good personal first impression and communication throughout the application process.

Higher remuneration, whereby fringe benefits such as 5 weeks holiday and additional holidays over Christmas / New Year and various other goodies are attractive.

PSI is a very varied field of work. You don't have to work through the same tasks over and over again for years, but have to familiarize yourself with new tasks again and again. As a federal company, you have very good job security and the internal promotion opportunities are also very good.

The salary is decent, but you can earn more in industry.