Applied Physicist - CLEAR Facility

Big Science Sweden; Genf; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden seeks a qualified candidate to join the CLEAR user facility in Geneva, Switzerland. You will optimize beam parameters for medical research and support user experiments, while also mentoring students and improving operational tools.

The role demands a master's degree with 2-6 years of professional experience or a Ph.D. with up to 3 years of experience. This position is crucial for advancing projects related to Very High Energy Electrons (VHEE) and FLASH radiotherapy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of experience, or PhD with maximum 3 years of experience.
• Not eligible with only a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the operation and development of the CLEAR user facility.
• Coordinate with user groups and support experiments.
• Mentor students and lead training activities.

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D.

Job description

You will contribute to the operation and development of the CLEAR user facility, optimizing beam parameters to meet experimental needs. The role includes coordinating with user groups, supporting experiments, and following up on requests. A key focus is on medical research, including Very High Energy Electrons (VHEE) and FLASH radiotherapy. You will coordinate beam-time activities, improve operational tools and procedures, and take part in consolidation and upgrade projects. The role also involves mentoring students and leading training activities at CLEAR and partner schools such as JUAS and ATSOA.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• 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.