Postdoc in applied laser physics — Empa
CHF 68'500 - 104'000
Empa · Thun (BE)
- Location
- Thun
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 37 days ago
SalaryCHF 68'500 - 104'000
Role overview
Materials science and technology are our passion.
With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living.
Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain. Postdoc in applied laser physics
- Materials science and technology are our passion.
- With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living.
- PhD degree in Physics/Photonics/Engineering or equivalent
Key requirements
- PhD degree in Physics/Photonics/Engineering or equivalent
Application process
- Experience: Laser applications (measuring, processing, etc.), optical system design, assembly and usage
- Skills: Hands-on experimental mindset, strong understanding of laser and optical physics, strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, experience with data analysis and experimental optimization English, French and German as a plus Our offer
- Empa offers a dynamic and inspiring research environment at its Thun campus, located near Bern.
- You will work on a scientifically and technologically cutting-edge topic of high relevance and novelty, with direct access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and equipment.
- As part of an experienced and multidisciplinary project team with strong national and international collaborations, you will receive full support in advancing the current project as well as in shaping and realizing your own scientific ideas within the lab's research activities.
- You will be encouraged and supported in producing high-impact results, publishing in leading international peer-reviewed journals, and pursuing your personal and professional development.
- The position is available with a starting date in September 2026 and a duration of one year with the possibility of extension.
- We live a culture of inclusion and respect.
Contacts
- Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
Additional details
- Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain. Postdoc in applied laser physics
- The lab combines additive manufacturing, large scale laser micro-processing, multiscale modelling and AI/ML for the quality monitoring/control, at the end offering to the society novel nanostructured materials, their shape-forming and integration into devices. Operation of different laser platforms
- Skills: Hands-on experimental mindset, strong understanding of laser and optical physics, strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, experience with data analysis and experimental optimization English, French and German as a plus
Notes and original content
- Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
- Postdoc in applied laser physics
- The lab combines additive manufacturing, large scale laser micro-processing, multiscale modelling and AI/ML for the quality monitoring/control, at the end offering to the society novel nanostructured materials, their shape-forming and integration into devices.
- Your tasks
- Operation of different laser platforms
- Your profile
- Skills: Hands-on experimental mindset, strong understanding of laser and optical physics, strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, experience with data analysis and experimental optimization
- English, French and German as a plus
