Software Scientist / Research Software Engineer

Paul Scherrer Institut PSI -
Villigen PSI, AG

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Dottorato
Inglese
Capacità di comunicazione
Python
Tedesco

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Development, maintenance and support of the high-level measurement orchestration software for experiments at the Swiss Light Source SLS: BEC, Beamline Experiment Control
Support of time-critical experiments by assisting scientists before, during and after measurements in using, extending and integrating new functionalities into the existing system
Acting as translator and facilitator between scientists and specialists across a wide range of disciplines, bridging gaps in collaborative discussions and code development
Contribution of expertise to ongoing and future projects by improving GUIs, tools and libraries, including upstream open-source projects
Close collaboration with scientists and expert groups across PSI as well as with colleagues from national and international institutions

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PhD in natural sciences, computer science, engineering or mathematics, or equivalent professional experience
Proven expertise in developing high-quality scientific software solutions in Python, following best practices such as version control, CI/CD, testing and documentation
Experience with large-scale control systems, especially EPICS, and hardware integration
Willingness to occasionally travel to workshops and conferences as well as flexibility in working hours, if required by project deadlines or incident response
Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset
Fluency in written and spoken English; German language skills or willingness to learn German are an advantage

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 position will initially be limited to 2 years.

For further information, please contact Sven Augustin, [email protected].

Please submit your application online by 13 September 2026 for the position as a Software Scientist / Research Software Engineer (Index-Nr. 7901-29294).

Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Mikela Szolansky, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

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