Doctoral position in improving X-ray metrology for the development and validation of new nano- and energy materials at 80% within the Department of Physics

• 26 August 2026 • 80% • Indefinite duration • Fribourg Other links 80% within the Department of Physics Special feature The Atomic and X-ray Physics (AXP) group of the Department of Physics offers a doctoral position (3 years) or a postdoctoral position (2 years) in the field of X-ray spectroscopy. The research project aims to improve reliable X-ray analysis of technologically relevant elements by determining atomic fundamental parameters (FP) using complementary X-ray spectrometry methods, notably X-ray emission and absorption spectroscopy as well as X-ray fluorescence analysis. The planned work will be carried out at the AXP laboratory and will include research visits to the BESSY II light source, in Germany. The objective is to accurately and quantitatively determine various fundamental parameters using various high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy techniques as part of a Swiss-German fundamental science project. The subsequent development of advanced nano- and energy materials such as batteries requires reliable X-ray analytical characterizations to correlate device functionalities with the underlying chemical and physical properties of the materials in current applied European projects (for example hymetbat.inrim.it). The reliability of these characterizations depends heavily on the knowledge of the FPs. Application and inquiries: applications, including a CV and a cover letter, certificates, as well as the names and email addresses of two referees must be sent by email to PD Dr. habil. Joanna Hoszowska, Université de Fribourg, Chemin du Musée 3, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland; email: joanna.hoszowska@unifr.ch. We expect your application before 2 October 2026. The position is available as soon as possible. Field of activity Requirements Language requirements other: English Start date: or date to be agreed Information: Joanna Hoszowska joanna.hoszowska@unifr.ch Deadline for receipt of applications: 02.10.2026 Submission address: joanna.hoszowska@unifr.ch Version available only in French or German