Scientist in optical radiometry

Job description
We are looking for an 80%-100% FTE scientist or technical engineer to join our team in the World Radiation
Center at Davos. You will support the calibration and characterisation of the radiometric instruments and
facilities in our optical laboratory. You will be responsible for operating and improving our laser-based facility
for detector based traceability of spectral irradiance in the range from 300 nm to 1000 nm and its application
to solar radiometry. Furthermore, you will participate in the international research project S-CALe ilT (Self
calibrating photodiodes for integrated and infrared technologies) within the European Partnership on Metrology
and have the possibility to collaborate with leading experts in optical radiometry.
Requirements
Essential experience, skills, and characteristics:
• A degree in experimental physics or in a similarly technically oriented field.
• Excellent written and spoken English proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Occasional participation to project meetings & experimental campaigns at various places in Europe.
• Publication track record in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Good programming skills in a high level language (Matlab, Python, …)
Desirable criteria:
• Experience in optical radiometry.
• Experience in working with a quality system such as ISO/IEC 17025.
• Knowledge in project management and reporting.
What we offer
A friendly working environment in a reputed research institute in a beautiful touristic town in the Swiss Alps.
We respect and support the compatibility of professional and private life and promote individual development
opportunities. In line with our values, we encourage an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity,
value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff
and students are respected. Visit our gender equality plan web-page to find out how we ensure a fair and
open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.
Application information
The application will be open until filled. We are looking for a suitable candidate starting as soon as 1 September
2026 or anytime later as agreed for an initial 2 year contract. Please send your complete application via e-mail
to the head of human resources, Eliane.Tobler@pmodwrc.ch:
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Up to 5 relevant peer-reviewed publications.
• Summary of your main achievements (3 maximum).
• Name and contact detail details of two potential references.
The interviews will be held either physically at PMOD/WRC or via suitable remote video platform. For further
information, please contact Dr. Julian Gröbner, co-head of the World Radiation Center
(julian.groebner@pmodwrc.ch).