The Structure and Mechanics of Advanced Materials Group at PSI, part of the Center for Photon Science, conducts research on the structural and mechanical properties of soft matter systems, including biological samples, metals, and alloys. It develops and applies X‑ray and neutron scattering, diffraction, and imaging methods in collaboration with beamlines at SLS and SINQ.
PhD Student in X‑ray imaging: Multi‑scale characterization of bone
Investigate the structure of long bones of different species using synchrotron X‑ray imaging and relate it to the mechanical properties
Develop and apply Python‑based X‑ray imaging analysis tools in collaboration with the research group
Help design and conduct X‑ray characterization experiments on mineralized biological tissue, in particular small‑angle X‑ray scattering tensor tomography
Publish results in scientific journals and present findings at international conferences
Your profile
Master’s degree in Biology, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields
Good communication skills in English
Experience with programming in Python is considered an asset
Interest in interdisciplinary research linking biology, computational tools and X‑ray methods
Enrollment in the doctoral school of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne EPFL
We offer Our institution promotes interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will receive systematic training on the job, personal development opportunities, and a pronounced vocational training culture. We support modern employment conditions and on‑site infrastructure to help combine work and family life or other personal interests.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr Marianne Liebi, e‑mail marianne.liebi@psi.ch, phone +41 56 310 44 38.
Please submit your application online by 16 August 2026 (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student (Index‑Nr. 6317-28707).
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PhD Student in X‑ray imaging: Multi‑scale characterization of bone
Investigate the structure of long bones of different species using synchrotron X‑ray imaging and relate it to the mechanical properties
Develop and apply Python‑based X‑ray imaging analysis tools in collaboration with the research group
Help design and conduct X‑ray characterization experiments on mineralized biological tissue, in particular small‑angle X‑ray scattering tensor tomography
Publish results in scientific journals and present findings at international conferences
Your profile
Master’s degree in Biology, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields
Good communication skills in English
Experience with programming in Python is considered an asset
Interest in interdisciplinary research linking biology, computational tools and X‑ray methods
Enrollment in the doctoral school of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne EPFL
We offer Our institution promotes interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will receive systematic training on the job, personal development opportunities, and a pronounced vocational training culture. We support modern employment conditions and on‑site infrastructure to help combine work and family life or other personal interests.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr Marianne Liebi, e‑mail marianne.liebi@psi.ch, phone +41 56 310 44 38.
Please submit your application online by 16 August 2026 (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student (Index‑Nr. 6317-28707).
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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