Geodesist in the Geodetic Metrology group

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden seeks a Geodesist in the Geodetic Metrology group at CERN. In this position, you will contribute to FCC studies, developing gravity field models for the 91 km tunnel and supporting alignment of accelerator components.

This role requires a Master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of experience or a PhD with up to 3 years of experience. You’ll also collaborate with CERN-Swisstopo on the quasi-geoid model necessary for Switzerland’s New Height System.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of experience or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience must be post-graduation; a Bachelor’s degree is insufficient.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to FCC studies and develop gravity field models.
• Support sub-millimetric alignment of accelerator components and detectors.
• Work with CERN-Swisstopo on quasi-geoid model for Switzerland's New Height System.

Education

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

Job description

Geodesist in the Geodetic Metrology group

Datum: 15 mars, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: CERN

Mer information

The Geodetic Metrology Group (BE-GM) provides metrology and alignment for accelerator components, beam lines, and experiments across CERN, including geodetic reference systems and gravity field modelling. The Future Projects section prepares technical foundations for upcoming facilities through studies, simulations, and prototyping.

In this role, you will contribute to FCC studies, developing gravity field models for the 91 km tunnel and supporting sub-millimetric alignment of accelerator components and detectors. You will also contribute to the CERN-Swisstopo collaboration to compute the quasi-geoid model required for Switzerland’s New Height System.

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.