Lead Applied Physicist — Beam-Dust Interaction Lab

CERN; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 71.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days paid leave per year

Health insurance

Relocation package

On-the-job language training

CERN Pension Fund membership

Family allowances

Zusammenfassung

CERN seeks a researcher to lead the design and construction of an experimental setup to study beam-dust interactions in accelerator environments. You will conduct simulations and hands-on tests, validating models with collaborative experts in physics, vacuum, and machine protection.

The role requires a strong physics background, independent work and strong English communication, with a commitment to learn French. Hybrid work arrangement and a 24-month contract are offered.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree with 2–6 years of post-graduation professional experience.
• PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
• No CERN fellow or graduate contract previously.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement a dedicated test stand to study beam-dust interactions.
• Collaborate with beam physics, machine protection, and vacuum teams on cutting-edge research.
• Develop physics models for charging and release of dust grains on surfaces.
• Design and run experiments to validate theoretical models.
• Investigate methods to produce and reproduce beam-dust interaction events.
• Propose mitigation strategies to minimize dust-induced beam losses.

Kenntnisse

Particle accelerators & beam physics

Classical electrodynamics

Scientific programming

Independent work

Creative problem solving

English communication; learning French

Ausbildung

Master's degree with 2–6 years experience

PhD with ≤3 years experience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

CERN seeks a researcher to lead the design and construction of an experimental setup to study beam-dust interactions in accelerator environments. You will conduct simulations and hands-on tests, validating models with collaborative experts in physics, vacuum, and machine protection.

The role requires a strong physics background, independent work and strong English communication, with a commitment to learn French. Hybrid work arrangement and a 24-month contract are offered.