Computational Physicist, TALISMAN

Big Science Sweden; Genf; On-site; CHF 45,804 - 64,126; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden in Geneva is seeking a professional to join the TALISMAN project, focused on automating laser ionization for radionuclide production. The role requires work in a multidisciplinary team involving laser physicists and engineers.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree, with up to 2 years of experience. Eligibility is restricted to nationals of CERN Member States. This position is ideal for those looking to develop technical skills in a unique scientific environment.

Qualifications

• Maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation.
• University degree required; PhD holders not eligible.
• Nationals from CERN Member or Associate Member States only.

Responsibilities

• Develop the automation layer of TALISMAN project.
• Engage in hands-on laboratory activities.
• Design, prototype, and implement control algorithms.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

In this role, you will join a multidisciplinary team of laser physicists, control engineers, and machine learning specialists to develop the automation layer of TALISMAN, a project aimed at automating laser ionization for the production of medically relevant radionuclides.

The work combines hands-on laboratory activities with the design, prototyping, and implementation of control algorithms and software.

At the intersection of applied physics, control systems, and computing, you will work directly with experimental hardware while applying modern algorithmic methods, contributing to a concrete deliverable and developing technical and collaborative skills in a unique scientific environment.

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 maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in the respective field and your highest educational qualification is either a bachelor’s or master’s degree. You must have a university degree and can’t hold a PhD.
• 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.