Accelerator operator 80-100%

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.

The section Operation is responsible for the operation of all four accelerators to offer the users ideal conditions for their experiments.

Your tasks

Your main task is shift work, about 70%, in operating the PSI accelerators (3‑shifts / 7‑day operation) from the main control room and about 30% other tasks suited to your specific abilities, e.g. pr...