Applied Physicist/Engineer: ITk Integration & Testing

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The CERN ATLAS Team invites applications for an Applied Physicist/Engineer to join the ATLAS ITk Integration efforts in the Tracker section (EP-ATL-TRK). You will contribute to the integration testing of ITk parts on surface, support their commissioning into ATLAS ITk, and prepare cavern commissioning.

You will test and verify integrated ITk Strip Barrel and Endcap structures, collaborate with DESY/NIKHEF sites for synchronization, and develop software and hardware elements for integration

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.

Job description

The CERN ATLAS Team invites applications for an Applied Physicist/Engineer to join the ATLAS ITk Integration efforts in the Tracker section (EP-ATL-TRK). You will contribute to the integration testing of ITk parts on surface, support their commissioning into ATLAS ITk, and prepare cavern commissioning.

You will test and verify integrated ITk Strip Barrel and Endcap structures, collaborate with DESY/NIKHEF sites for synchronization, and develop software and hardware elements for integration