Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Training Network – Coupled Problems for Decarbonization in Industry and Power Generation (COMBINE)

ETH Zurich offers a fixed-term doctoral position in the COMBINE network, focusing on advanced tomographic techniques for vibration analysis in rod bundles using gamma-tomography and machine learning. The role is based onsite at PSI in Villigen, Switzerland.

This doctoral position is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Training Network COMBINE, aiming to develop advanced tomographic methods for evaluating vibrations in rod bundles. The research leverages a high-resolution gamma tomography system to support decarbonization efforts in industry and power generation.

Responsibilities

• Build experimental setups including single rods and rod bundles
• Conduct vibration measurements on rods and rod bundles using the in-house gamma-tomography system
• Apply AI-based methods to reconstruct and visualize vibrating rods and bundles using sensor and tomography data
• Utilize machine learning techniques for noise reduction and enhancement of tomographic data

Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering, physics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a closely related field
• Solid foundation in mathematics and machine learning
• Proficiency in programming with Python, C++, or similar languages
• Experience in data processing and interpreting machine learning models
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an international research team
• Strong written and spoken English skills

Nice to have

• Practical experience with experimental setups
• Basic understanding of electronics

What the company offers

• Access to an excellent research environment
• Mentorship from internationally recognized academic and industrial experts
• Participation in network-wide training events and local technical and transferable skills courses
• Opportunities for international secondments at academic and industrial partner institutions across Europe
• Competitive salary

About the company

The research group is located at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, where the experimental laboratory and office spaces are based. The institute supports cutting-edge research in energy and materials science.

• Research facilities located at PSI in Villigen
• Collaborative and international research environment