Applied Scientist in Materials Engineering

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Big Science Sweden is seeking an Experienced Project Graduate to contribute to quality control and materials development at CERN in Geneva. The role involves investigating microstructure-property relationships and conducting microscopy examinations of materials used in high-field accelerator magnets and ultra-high vacuum systems.

Eligible candidates should have a master's degree with professional experience or a PhD. Note that applications from specific nationalities are restricted. Join us for an exciting opportunity to guide research directions at CERN.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or PhD in relevant field with specified experience.
• Previous CERN graduate or fellow contracts not allowed.
• Eligibility based on citizenship of CERN member states.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to quality control and strategic materials development.
• Investigate microstructure-property relationships and failure mechanisms.
• Conduct microscopy examination of Nb3Sn wire samples.

Ausbildung

Master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience or PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience

Jobbeschreibung

As an Experienced Project Graduate, you will contribute to quality control and strategic materials development at CERN.

In collaboration with international partners and industry, you will investigate microstructure-property relationships, failure mechanisms, and the impact of processing conditions on the performance of materials and components for next-generation high-field accelerator magnets and ultra-high vacuum systems, among others.

In particular, for the High-Field Magnet (HFM), you will carry out microscopy examination of Nb3Sn wire samples. Using state-of-the-art microscopy, microanalysis, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques, you will characterise materials, support design optimisation, and help guide research directions within the Organization and international collaborative programs.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of a CERN 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.