Applied Physicist for Plasma Simulations

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Big Science Sweden is seeking an Applied Physicist for Plasma Simulations at CERN. You will contribute to a leading plasma accelerator experiment focusing on advanced simulations and modeling.

The role requires a master's degree with professional experience or a PhD. You will apply state-of-the-art simulation tools to model beam-plasma interactions and perform optimisation studies.

This exciting opportunity is as part of an international collaboration, with responsibilities including exploratory studies supporting future particle physics applications.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of experience or PhD with a maximum of 3 years.
• Experience in advanced simulations and modeling.
• Knowledge of plasma wakefield technologies.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to world-leading plasma accelerator experiment.
• Develop and apply plasma simulation tools.
• Conduct optimisation studies and parameter scans.

Kenntnisse

Advanced simulation and modeling

Plasma wakefield simulation tools

Beam-plasma interactions

Ausbildung

Master's degree

PhD

Jobbeschreibung

Applied Physicist for Plasma Simulations

Placering: CERN

Mer information

You will contribute to the preparation of a world‑leading plasma accelerator experiment within an international collaboration. The project focuses on advanced simulation and modelling for Run 2 of the AWAKE experiment, scheduled to restart proton‑beam operations in 2029 after CERN’s Long Shutdown 3. You will develop, benchmark and apply state‑of‑the‑art plasma wakefield simulation tools to model beam‑plasma interactions, including AWAKE’s long proton drive bunches and high‑quality electron acceleration. Tasks include optimisation studies, parameter scans, and start‑to‑end simulations, as well as exploratory studies of extended plasma stages supporting future particle physics applications.

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 and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, 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.