Company Description
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.
Job Description
Introduction
Are you a skilled Applied Physicist who is passionate about designing complex beam instrumentation and diagnostics for accelerators at the high energy and intensity frontier? CERN, take part!
You will join the Accelerator Systems Department (SY), which is responsible for the beam-related technical systems of the CERN accelerators. The SY teams design, build and operate equipment systems in all CERN accelerators, and are engaged in ambitious forward-looking R&D programmes.
The position will be in the eXperimental areas, Electron beams and Ionisation profile monitors Section (XEI) of the Beam Instrumentation Group. The Group is responsible for designing, building and maintaining the instruments that allow observation of the particle beams and the measurement of related parameters for all CERN accelerators. The range of activities undertaken by the Group includes accelerator physics, detector technology, custom-built electronics, mechanical and vacuum engineering for detector housings and software engineering.
You will take a leading role in the development & operation of transverse beam profile monitors and electron cooling devices that are used operationally on the CERN accelerator complex.
Functions
As an Applied Physicist your main task will be to simulate, design, construct, install and commission beam diagnostics based on the detection of rest gas ionisation electrons and to take a leading role in the construction, installation & commissioning of a new electron cooler for the Antiproton Decelerator (AD) facility.
The job will involve:
Qualifications
Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of physics or a related field.
Experience:
Demonstrated experience in the following:
Basic knowledge of the following would be an advantage:
Technical competencies:
Behavioural competencies:
Language skills:
Additional Information
Eligibility and closing date:
Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 23.05.2022 by noon CET.
Employment Conditions
Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
These functions require:
Job grade: 6-7
Job reference: SY-BI-XEI-2022-45-LD
Benchmark Job Title: Applied Physicist