Applied Physicist - Radio Frequency Quadrupole (BE-ABP-HSL-2024-92-GRAP)

2 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

28 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Job Description

Your responsibilities

You will be part of :

• The Beams  department, responsible for the beam generation, acceleration, diagnostics, controls and performance optimization for the LHC and its injector accelerators.
• The Accelerator and Beam Physics  Group, which is responsible for studying and understanding the beam dynamics over the complete CERN Accelerator Complex through theoretical, simulation and experimental studies. The group provides input and support for machine operations, devising settings and scenarios to optimize the machine performance. It is also responsible for working out concepts and ideas for future accelerators.

In this position, you will lead the project of characterisation the Radio Frequency Quadrupole (RFQ) for carbon ion acceleration. 

Specifically, you will:

• Perform the beam measurements on the RFQ at high frequency (750MHz) that is the pre-injector for a linac-based Carbon Ion Facility;
• Characterise the proton and carbon source in preparation of the RFQ commissioning;
• If time permits, study the implication on the folded linac layout of the measurement findings.

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your profile

Skills and/or knowledge

• Experience with beam measurements;
• Knowledge of the Radio Frequency Quadrupoles (at high frequency); 
• Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State .
• You have a professional background in Applied Physics (or a related field) and have either:
  • a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
  • or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 28.05.2024 at 23:59h (midnight) CEST.

Job reference: BE-ABP-HSL-2024-92-GRAP

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Target start date: 01-July-2024

This position requires:

• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays.
• Residence in the immediate vicinity of the Organization's installations.
• A valid driving licence.

What we offer

• A monthly stipend ranging between 6212 and 6828 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
• 30 days of paid leave per year.
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

About us

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.

We are on a Quest. A Journey into discovery like no other. Bring your expertise to our unique work and develop your knowledge and skills at pace. Join world-class subject matter experts on unique projects, in a Quest for greater knowledge and deeper understanding.

Begin your CERN Quest. Take Part!

 

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.

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

CERN

Country

Switzerland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CERN/743999984043802-applied-physicist-radio-f…

Contact

City

Meyrin

Website

https://careers.cern

Street

Esplanade des particules 1

Postal Code

1217

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED