Applied Physicist – ATLAS Muon LS3 Integration and Installation Manager

Big Science Sweden; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CERN is seeking an Applied Physicist to lead the LS3 Integration and Installation efforts for the ATLAS Muon system at CERN. The role focuses on coordinating cross-project activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring coherent planning and reporting across Muon projects and ATLAS Technical Coordination.

You will act as the primary interface between Muon teams and ATLAS TC, overseeing scheduling, documentation, and meetings to keep LS3 on track during the 2026–2030 shutdown.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring effective coordination of installation and integration activities across the Muon projects, tracking progress, identifying risks, and ensuring effective communication among all participating teams.
• Act as the liaison between the various Muon sub-projects and ATLAS TC, providing regular status updates and comprehensive documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor the integrated LS3 schedule for Muon installation, integration, and maintenance activities in close collaboration with ATLAS TC team.
• Coordinate and oversee technical activities on the ATLAS Muon detectors in the UX15 cavern.
• Identify, manage, and resolve interface issues, schedule conflicts, and resource constraints across multiple projects and teams.
• Organise and chair regular ATLAS Muon LS3 coordination meetings, collect status information, and maintain an overview of ongoing and planned activities.
• Support Muon detector teams in coordinating LS3 activities to ensure timely delivery and efficient planning.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, progress reports, and activity summaries.

Job description

Applied Physicist - ATLAS Muon LS3 Integration and Installation Manager

Datum: 25 oktober, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: CERN

Mer information

As ATLAS Muon LS3 Integration and Installation Manager you will play a key role in the preparation and execution of activities during Long Shutdown 3 (LS3). You will be responsible for ensuring effective coordination across all ATLAS Muon sub-projects. You will closely follow daily work at P1 for Muon upgrade and maintenance projects, monitor progress, and take action to keep Muon activities on schedule. The role requires close collaboration with various ATLAS Muon sub-projects, ATLAS Technical Coordination (TC), and other relevant CERN groups. You will serve as the primary interface between the Muon projects and ATLAS TC, ensuring coherent planning, efficient execution, and comprehensive reporting of all activities.

During Long Shutdown 3 (LS3, 2026-2030), the ATLAS Muon detector will undergo significant upgrades, including the installation of new detector systems and extensive maintenance of existing detector components. As the ATLAS Muon LS3 Integration and Installation Manager, you will play a central role in planning, coordinating, and monitoring these activities.

Your responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring effective coordination of installation and integration activities across the Muon projects, tracking progress, identifying risks, and ensuring effective communication among all participating teams.
• Act as the liaison between the various Muon sub-projects and ATLAS TC, providing regular status updates and comprehensive documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor the integrated LS3 schedule for Muon installation, integration, and maintenance activities in close collaboration with ATLAS TC team.
• Coordinate and oversee technical activities on the ATLAS Muon detectors in the UX15 cavern.
• Identify, manage, and resolve interface issues, schedule conflicts, and resource constraints across multiple projects and teams.
• Organise and chair regular ATLAS Muon LS3 coordination meetings, collect status information, and maintain an overview of ongoing and planned activities.
• Support Muon detector teams in coordinating LS3 activities to ensure timely delivery and efficient planning.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, progress reports, and activity summaries.