Applied Physicist, Beam-Dust Interactions

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CERN seeks an Applied Physicist to lead the development of an experimental setup studying beam-dust interactions in accelerator environments. You will design, build, and commission tests, combining computational work with hands-on studies to advance accelerator research.

Responsibilities include modeling charging mechanisms of dust on surfaces, executing tests to validate models, and exploring mitigation strategies for dust-induced beam losses in future facilities.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree with 2–6 years of professional experience since graduation or PhD with up to 3 years of professional experience since graduation.
• National of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State; eligibility restrictions apply.
• No CERN fellow or graduate contract previously.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop a dedicated test stand to study beam-dust interactions in accelerator environments.
• Conduct cutting-edge research in collaboration with beam physics, machine protection, and vacuum technology teams.
• Develop and apply physics models for charging and release mechanisms of macroscopic dust grains on conducting and insulating surfaces.
• Design and execute experimental tests to validate theoretical models.
• Investigate controlled methods for producing and reproducing beam-dust interaction events.
• Identify and propose mitigation strategies to minimise dust-induced beam losses in future facilities.

Ausbildung

Master's degree

PhD

Jobbeschreibung

Applied Physicist, Beam-Dust Interactions

Datum: 22 september, 2026 Tid 11:59

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What you'll do

Do you want to contribute to solving a long-standing mystery of particle accelerators: why can tiny dust grains have such a big impact on high energy particle beams? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

You will lead the development of a novel experimental setup, from design and construction to commissioning, combining computational studies and hands-on testing to advance cutting-edge accelerator research.

Your responsibilities

• Design and develop a dedicated test stand to study beam-dust interactions in accelerator environments.
• Conduct cutting-edge research in collaboration with experts in beam physics, machine protection, and vacuum technology.
• Develop and apply physics models for the charging and release mechanisms of macroscopic dust grains on conducting and insulating surfaces.
• Design and execute experimental tests to validate theoretical models.
• Investigate controlled methods for producing and reproducing beam-dust interaction events.
• Identify and propose mitigation strategies to minimise dust-induced beam losses in future accelerator facilities.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of aCERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• By the application deadline, you have a master's degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation. You are not eligible with only a bachelor's degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.