Physicist - Accelerator Operations (BE-OP-2024-21-GRAP)

21 Mar 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

7 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

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

As an Applied Physicist or Engineer, you have the unique opportunity to contribute to one of the world's most advanced scientific research environments.
You will join the Operations (OP) Group  in the Beams (BE) Department  at CERN, which is responsible for the operation of all CERN present and future Accelerators, their associated Experimental Areas and for the monitoring of the overall technical infrastructure at CERN. 

This position is dedicated to the Efficient Particle Accelerators (EPA) project. It offers a blend of challenges and learning opportunities at the intersection of accelerator science, engineering, and computing. Your primary focus will be aimed at automating the beam production for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in its injector complex and the beam delivery to the LHC.

Specifically, you will:

• Develop a new monitoring system for longitudinal beam quality in the CERN Proton Synchrotron;
• Collaborate with experts from other accelerators to define the requirements of the system;
• Conduct beam-based studies to determine the optimal layout of the system in terms of hardware and software;
• Create advanced tools for beam observation, enabling real-time measurement of beam quality for automatic parameter adjustment;
• Develop a software framework to automate the LHC beam production procedure;
• Gain an in-depth understanding of accelerator operations, beam instrumentation techniques, and the CERN control system for accelerator settings management;
• Collaborate closely with a diverse team of beam physicists, operations and equipment experts, and software engineers.

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Skills and/or knowledge

Technical skills: 

• Proven experience in data analysis;
• Proficiency in Python coding.

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of C++, Java, or similar languages is a plus; 
• (Basic) understanding of accelerator physics and prior experience in designing and operating complex systems will be an asset. 

Soft skills:

• Problem-solving and analytical mindset; 
• Independence in managing technical tasks, coupled with a hands-on, proactive approach; 
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic and challenging environment;
• Excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.

Language skills:

• Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.

Additional Information
Benefits

• A monthly stipend ranging between 6194 and 6808 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.

Eligibility criteria

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State .
• You have a professional background in Applied physicist (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.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

CERN

Country

Switzerland

City

Geneva

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CERN/743999974978863-physicist-accelerator-ope…

Contact

City

Meyrin

Website

https://careers.cern

Street

Esplanade des particules 1

Postal Code

1217

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED