Applied Physics Fellowship: Accelerator Beam Transfer

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CERN in Geneva invites applications for an Accelerator Physicist as part of the ATS Research Fellowship (Applied Physics & Engineering) 2026. You will design, commission and optimise beam transfer systems linking CERN's linacs, synchrotrons and experiments, and prepare systems for recommissioning after shutdown.

Responsibilities include beam optics design, particle tracking and multi-physics simulations, plus developing automated commissioning strategies using numerical optimisation and

Qualifikationen

• PhD by application deadline or within six months.
• No more than 3 years of research experience after PhD; up to 6 years may be considered exceptionally.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop and optimise beam transfer systems supporting CERN's accelerator complex and future projects.
• Perform accelerator physics studies, including beam optics design, particle tracking and multi-physics simulations, to support system design, validation and performance optimisation.
• Develop functional specifications for beam transfer systems based on accelerator physics requirements and engineering constraints.
• Develop and implement modern commissioning strategies using automation, numerical optimisation and data-driven techniques.
• Analyse beam and system performance to improve beam quality, operational efficiency and system reliability.
• Contribute to the preparation and recommissioning of beam transfer systems.
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers, equipment specialists, controls experts and operations teams throughout the design, commissioning and operational phases of accelerator projects.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, scientific publications and presentations.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

French proficiency

Ausbildung

PhD in Physics

Jobbeschreibung

CERN in Geneva invites applications for an Accelerator Physicist as part of the ATS Research Fellowship (Applied Physics & Engineering) 2026. You will design, commission and optimise beam transfer systems linking CERN's linacs, synchrotrons and experiments, and prepare systems for recommissioning after shutdown.

Responsibilities include beam optics design, particle tracking and multi-physics simulations, plus developing automated commissioning strategies using numerical optimisation and