Postdoctoral Fellow
Publication date:
14 December 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Unlimited employment- Place of work:Villigen PSI
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 future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. 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 2300 people.
For the Center for Proton Therapy, we are looking for a
Your tasks
- Perform research in proton therapy, with specific emphasis on patient positioning for treatment of eye tumors
- Develop solutions for non-invasive eye localization based on advanced optical imaging and tracking systems
- Develop and test new solutions for modeling the anatomy, the kinematics, and the optical properties of the human eye
Your profile
- You have a PhD degree in biomedical engineering, physics, or a related field. Alternatively, candidates with experience in R&D within a clinical environment for particle therapy are encouraged to apply
- You have general knowledge of Image Guided Radiotherapy principles
- Proficiency in programming with Python is an asset
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 1 year.
For further information, please contact Dr Riccardo Via, phone +41 56 310 54 05.
Please submit your application online by 31 January 2025 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 1723-00).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Serdal Varol, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
