Applied Physicist/Engineer - ATLAS ITk Integration

1000scholars; Genf; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The CERN ATLAS Team in Geneva seeks an applied physicist or engineer to join the EP-ATL-TRK Tracker section and support integration testing of the ITk silicon detectors. You will coordinate with institutes like DESY or NIKHEF to synchronize testing and prepare ITk components for cavern commissioning.

You will test and verify detector structures and services, develop DAQ/online software and detector control systems, and document procedures for integration testing and validation during

Qualifications

• Experience in integration, testing and operation of silicon detectors.
• Experience in integration and commissioning of silicon trackers including services validation.
• Experience in developing DAQ/online software or detector control systems.
• Experience in developing and streamlining testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Testing and verification of integrated ITk Strip Barrel and Endcap structures and services.
• Work closely with integration sites off CERN, e.g. DESY or NIKHEF, to synchronize testing and provide troubleshooting support.
• Develop software and hardware elements for integration testing of ITk at various sites and validate procedures.
• Streamline and document procedures for ITk integration testing and service validation; extend testing for installation and commissioning.
• Participate hands-on in ITk Detector integration work in the ATLAS SR1 cleanroom and cavern installation.

Skills

Detector testing

Detector integration

DAQ/online software

Procedure development

Cleanroom assembly

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Applied Physics or Engineering

Job description

Applied Physicist/Engineer - ATLAS ITk Integration

CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research

Geneva, Switzerland

What you'll do

The CERN ATLAS Team plays a major role in the construction and integration of the future silicon ATLAS Inner Tracker (ITk). The different parts of the ITk system are being constructed and integrated in institutes and then transported to CERN where the entire ITk will be assembled. As an applied physicist or engineer in the CERN-ATL Team, you will join the Tracker section (EP-ATL-TRK) and work closely with the teams in the different institutes to synchronise the integration testing of the ATLAS ITk parts on surface, support their integration and commissioning into the ATLAS ITk and prepare the cavern commissioning.

Your responsibilities

• Testing and verification of integrated ITk Strip Barrel and Endcap structures and services in the surface integration facility (SR1) at CERN.
• Work closely with integration sites off CERN, e.g. DESY or NIKHEF, synchronise the testing and provide trouble shooting support for integration teams including support at the sites.
• Develop software and hardware elements for the integration testing of ITk Barrel and Endcaps in the various integration sites and validate the procedures in SR1.
• Streamline and document procedures for ITk integration testing and service validation and extend the testing procedures for the ITk Detector after installation and during commissioning.
• Participate hands-on in the ITk Detector integration work in the ATLAS SR1 cleanroom and during ITk installation in the cavern including the preparation of equipment in the cavern.

Your profile

• Proven experience in the integration, testing and operation of silicon detectors for high energy physics experiments.
• Proven experience in integration and commissioning of silicon trackers including services validation.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of DAQ/online software or detector control systems for silicon detectors in high energy physics experiments.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and streamlining testing procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in integration and commissioning of silicon trackers including services validation.
• Previous work on particle detector operation in an experiment is advantageous.
• Experience with the assembly of sensitive equipment in a clean room environment is advantageous.
• Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Applied Physicist or Engineering or a related field.

Your skills

• Testing and validation of detector, accelerator and beam line components.
• Assembly and integration of detectors.
• Construction, test and installation of electromechanical equipment and systems.
• Development of application software.
• Assembly and integration of infrastructure for detectors or experimental facilities.
• Delivers high quality work on time and fulfils expectations.
• Adapts quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Builds and maintains constructive and effective work relationships.
• Works well autonomously; takes on activities and tasks without prompting.
• Expresses opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeps to the point.
• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.