PhD Student in Materials Science

Your tasks ##

• Investigate the texture of additively manufactured AM lightweight alloys using wavelength-resolved neutron imaging and relate it to their mechanical properties
• Develop and apply a texture tomography inverse problem to reconstruct the crystallographic texture of AM components 
• Conduct neutron imaging and diffraction experiments on AM specimens 
• Validate your results with electron microscopy and mechanical testing 
• Publish results in scientific journals and present findings at international conferences

Your profile ##

• Master-s degree in materials science, materials physics, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics or a related field 
• You are interested in experimental work, highly motivated and have excellent communication skills 
• Excellent command of English is required 
• Programming skills (e.g. Python) and an interest in numerical methods, data analysis or inverse problems are an asset 
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing is an asset 
• Experience with neutron or X-ray diffraction and imaging techniques 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.

For further information please contact Dr Florencia Malamud, email [email protected], phone +41 56 310 58 16. 

Please submit your application online by 5 November 2026 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student (index no. 3304-30366).

Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Serdal Varol, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland