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Group Leader Control Systems

Employer
Paul Scherrer Institute
Location
Switzerland
Salary
Unspecified
Posting live until
5 Nov 2022

Job Details

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 matter and materials, energy and environment and human health. 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 2200 people.

The section Control Systems provides and maintains core software tools, APIs and building blocks to build reliable and robust control systems for the different large research facilities at PSI. The control system is based on the open platform toolkit EPICS to meet the challenges in data acquisition and device control in modern accelerator facilities. For the group which integrates and maintains accelerator subsystems of the different expert groups we are looking for a Group Leader Control Systems.

Your tasks

  • Leading and supporting a team of highly skilled software engineers and physicists;
  • Coordinating group tasks with your peers and project leaders including planning, tracking and reporting of those tasks;
  • Introducing solutions and processes resulting in the optimization of groups efficiency and output;
  • Integrating state-of-the-art accelerator subsystems into the control system including maintenance;
  • Contributing to the section’s vision, strategy and culture and responsibility for implementation of agreed strategic goals and processes at the group level.

Your profile

  • Degree in software engineering, computer science, natural sciences or equivalent combined with several years of experience with control systems (EPICS of advantage);
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience in leading teams;
  • Extensive experience in software design and/or programming of industrial or scientific systems;
  • You enjoy working in a diverse environment and your excellent communication skills make it easy for you to deal with different stakeholders (German is a plus).

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.

For further information, please contact Simaolhoda Baymani, e-mail simaolhoda.baymani@psi.ch.

Please submit your application online by 13 November 2022 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Group Leader Control Systems (index no. 8216-02).

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Melanie Rapisarda-Bellwald, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

Company

The Paul Scherrer Institute, PSI, is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform world-class research in three main subject areas: matter and material; energy and the environment; and human health. By conducting fundamental and applied research, we work on long-term solutions for major challenges facing society, industry and science.

Company info
Website
Telephone
41 56 310 47 63
Location
Villigen
5232
CH

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