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Paul Scherrer Institut

Summer Students in Neutron and Muon Sciences

Paul Scherrer Institut, Indiana, Pennsylvania, us, 15705

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The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. PSI conducts fundamental and applied research to develop sustainable solutions for societal, scientific and economic challenges. PSI is committed to training future generations; about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.

The Center for Neutron and Muon Sciences – Summer Students Participation in research activities of the center.

The project descriptions are listed here. Please state your preferred project in your application. More information about the program you can find here.

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You should have completed three years of full-time studies at university level by summer 2026 in natural or engineering science disciplines or computing

You are expected to obtain your Bachelor’s degree in summer 2026 or are enrolled in a Master’s programme at a university

You have not previously been at PSI as a summer student

You have a good working knowledge of English and some basic computing skills

We offer Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. For the duration of typically 8-12 weeks, you will be part of a research group at PSI, contributing to its research activities through an individual work project. Your stay will be enriched by complementary lectures and activities with other students.

Application and contact For further information, please contact Larissa Hunziker, e-mail larissa.hunziker@psi.ch.

Please submit your application online by

31 January 2026

including CV (max. 2 pages of A4) and a letter of motivation with the preferred project (max. 1 page of A4) for the position as a Summer Student (Index-Nr. 3000-T1).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Lara Essig, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

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