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Postdoctoral Fellow in Zinc Water Chemistry, NobleChem Effects, and Degradation of Light Water Reactor Materials Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland

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Postdoc

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Chemical Engineering

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The position is a fixed-term employment contract for two years, with an option for a two-year extension. The post provides systematic on-the-job training, personal development opportunities, and modern employment conditions, but no specific salary or stipend amount is stated.

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Jan 4, 2027

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Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Metallurgy
Material Characterization

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About this position

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Zinc Water Chemistry and NobleChem Effects on the Degradation of Light Water Reactor Structural and Fuel Cladding Materials.

The successful candidate will design, conduct, and evaluate experimental studies on the effects of Zinc Water Chemistry (ZWC) and NobleChem on light water reactor materials. Research will address stress corrosion cracking initiation and propagation, corrosion and oxidation of fuel cladding, hydrogen uptake, and the influence of environmental and material parameters. The work will use advanced metallographic, fractographic, electrochemical, microscopy, spectroscopy, and surface-analysis techniques to investigate degradation, mitigation mechanisms, oxide-film composition, structure, and zinc incorporation.

Responsibilities include supervising student projects and internships, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, presenting at international conferences, contributing to collaborative research, and providing technical expertise across related projects.

Applicants should have a PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related discipline, with expertise in corrosion, electrochemistry, metallurgy, and light and electron microscopy. Experience with high-temperature water experiments is advantageous. Strong English communication skills and the ability to work in an international, multidisciplinary environment are required; German is an asset.

The contract is for two years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. Applications, including referee addresses, must be submitted online by 4 January 2027. Position reference: 4603-30417.

Funding details

The position is a fixed-term employment contract for two years, with an option for a two-year extension. The post provides systematic on-the-job training, personal development opportunities, and modern employment conditions, but no specific salary or stipend amount is stated.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a closely related field; have a solid background in corrosion, electrochemistry, and metallurgy; and possess practical experience in material characterization using light and electron microscopy. Experience with experiments under high-temperature water conditions is desirable. Excellent English communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an international, multidisciplinary team are essential. Knowledge of German is an asset. Applications should include addresses of referees.

How to apply

Submit your application online through the PSI application portal by 4 January 2027. Include the addresses of referees and specify the position as Postdoctoral Fellow, Index-Nr. 4603-30417.

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