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. 

For the Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow for preclinical and translational cancer research

Your tasks

  • You will conduct preclinical cancer research in radiopharmaceutical sciences and advance projects focused on radioligand development toward clinical translation 
  • Collaboration with researchers and technicians within the group, as well as with academic and industrial partners in Switzerland and abroad, is essential 
  • By contributing your expertise and integrating it with the knowledge of other team members, you will enable driving projects toward successful outcomes in an effective and reliable manner, adhering to the highest quality standards

Your profile

  • You hold a PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, (veterinary) medicine, or a related field within Life Sciences or Medicine 
  • You have experience in preclinical research, gained during your PhD studies or as a postdoc 
  • You are highly motivated to work in an interdisciplinary environment 
  • Inspired by the idea of developing new therapies using advanced in-house developed radioligands and radionuclides, you bring the skills to tackle scientific challenges and take on responsibility 
  • You have strong proficiency in spoken and written English, complemented by excellent communication skill

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. 

Your employment contract is limited to 2 years.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr Cristina Müller phone +41 56 310 44 54.

Please submit your application online by 4 February 2026 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index-Nr. 2211-25560).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Pascale Bärtschi, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland