Postdoctoral Fellow in experimental research on aerosol-cloud interactions

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. 

Postdoctoral Fellow in experimental research on aerosol-cloud interactions

Your tasks

• Construction of a lightweight cloud water sampler 
• Development of a lightweight system for dispersing mineral dust 
• Chemical analyses of cloud water and ice samples 
• Participation in cloud-seeding field campaigns 
• Publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at international conferences 
• Support in the supervision of PhD students

Your profile

• PhD degree in Environmental Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related 
• Experience in atmospheric experimental research 
• Experience in developing simple experimental setups 
• Enthusiastic, motivated and able to operate in a team environment 
• Excellent organizational and communication skills in English

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. 

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