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Paul Scherrer Institut PSI

Scientist

November 8, 2024

Your tasks

Planning and conducting an experimental program on radiochemistry and retention processes relevant to underground repository systems and pollutant transport
Supporting, with experimental expertise, the planning and execution of the above with a focus on radionuclide behavior in cementitious materials
Long term planning of experimental research on evolution of waste repositories, contaminant transport and cementitious materials, supported where appropriate by modelling and simulation
Leadership in a radiochemical laboratory context, training and guiding junior colleagues to plan and conduct their own designated research tasks
Publishing technical reports, papers, and presentations to showcase the work conducted

Your profile

We are looking for an expert laboratory-focused researcher, with skills and experience in radiochemistry and inorganic materials. Expertise in working with cementitious materials is advantageous, and radiochemists with a broader experience base and who are interested to learn cement science are highly welcomed. Previous involvement in international research projects devoted to waste disposal or cementitious materials is an advantage. The candidate should have a good understanding of transport and sorption phenomena in porous media, and (geo)chemical thermodynamics. Practical radiochemical expertise is important in the role. The successful candidate will have a Ph D degree or equivalent doctoral degree in Natural Sciences / Radiochemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Geochemistry / Geology or a closely 08.11.2024 related field. Excellent knowledge of English is essential, and working proficiency in German will also be required.

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.

This is a Tenure Track position. The employment contract will initially be limited to 3 years.

For further information, please contact Dr John Provis, phone +41 56 310 41 35 or Prof. Dr Sergey Churakov, phone +41 56 310 41 13.

Please submit your application online by 11 December 2024 for the position as a Scientist (index no. 4406-00).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Adina Keller, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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