Applied Physicist - Silicon-Detector R&D and DAQ

Big Science Sweden; Genf; On-site; CHF 64,143 - 82,470; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is seeking an Applied Physicist in Geneva, Switzerland, for R&D on silicon pixel detectors. The role involves working on monolithic pixel detectors for the DRD3 OCTOPUS project, adapting the Caribou data-acquisition system, and leading data-taking and analysis. Candidates must hold a Master's degree with relevant experience or a PhD with fewer years. No previous contracts with CERN are allowed. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a prestigious team and contribute to groundbreaking projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2-6 years of experience or PhD with max 3 years since graduation.
• No prior CERN fellow or graduate contract.

Responsibilities

• Work on monolithic pixel detectors for DRD3 OCTOPUS.
• Develop and adapt the Caribou data-acquisition system.
• Lead test-beam data-taking and analysis.

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Applied Physicist - Silicon-Detector R&D and DAQ

Datum: 16 januari, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: CERN

Mer information

Join the CERN Experimental Physics department in its R&D program on technologies for future experiments, focusing on advanced silicon pixel detectors. You will work on monolithic pixel detectors for the DRD3 OCTOPUS project, further developing and adapting the Caribou data-acquisition system and leading test-beam data-taking and analysis. This role involves close collaboration with the EP R&D team and international DRD3 partners.

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.