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Postdoctoral Fellow in Multi-Temperature Dynamics of Macromolecular Crystallography
Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)

Postdoctoral Fellow in Multi-Temperature Dynamics of Macromolecular Crystallography

2025-07-31 (Europe/Zurich)
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PSI is a research centre for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland and contributes to the education of future generation by training youn...

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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. 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 Macromolecular Crystallography (MX) group at the Swiss Light Source (SLS) is dedicated to advancing beamline performance and unlocking new opportunities for MX research. We provide state-of-the-art tools and continually expand our capabilities to support the scientific community and industry clients.

We are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow in Multi-Temperature Dynamics of Macromolecular Crystallography

Your tasks

  • Develop novel methodologies for multi-temperature dynamic macromolecular crystallography 
  • Automate large scale multi-temperature MX experiments 
  • Investigate dynamic structural enzymology for selected targets 
  • Contribute to the development of MX beamlines for emerging applications

Your profile

  • PhD in natural science or a related field 
  • Research experience in synchrotron-based macromolecular crystallography 
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills 
  • Proficiency in English

We offer
Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will work under the guidance of experienced beamline scientists and be part of the exciting development of new MX beamlines at the SLS 2.0, a newly constructed 4th generation synchrotron facility.


This is a three years position.

For further information, please contact Dr Chai-Ying Huang ([email protected]), Dr Vincent Olieric ([email protected]). 

Please submit your application online by 31 July 2025 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 6121-00).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Robin Schmid, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch

Job details

Title
Postdoctoral Fellow in Multi-Temperature Dynamics of Macromolecular Crystallography
Location
Forschungsstrasse 111 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
Published
2025-06-17
Application deadline
2025-07-31 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)
2025-07-31 23:59 (CET)
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