Materials Scientist in the Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings group

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Big Science Sweden is seeking a Materials Scientist in the Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings group at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. You will work with the surface analysis laboratory to characterise samples, and operate UHV systems for XPS and SEY measurements. Applicants must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in physics or materials science with a maximum of two years of related professional experience. Experience at CERN is not permitted. This role supports the quality control and development of coating processes.

Qualifikationen

• Maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in relevant fields.
• Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Applicants without University degree are not eligible.

Aufgaben

• Characterise samples with defined surface finishes and/or functional coatings.
• Operate ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems for X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Secondary Electron Yield (SEY) measurements.
• Contribute to quality control and development of surface treatment and coating processes.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in physics or materials science/engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Materials Scientist in the Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings group

Datum: 20 november, 2025 Tid: 11:59

Placering: CERN

Mer information

As a Materials Scientist in the Surface, Coatings and Chemistry (SCC) section of the Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings (VSC) group, you will be part of the surface analysis laboratory team responsible for characterising samples with defined surface finishes and/or functional coatings. The laboratory provides CERN-wide support on topics related to the surface properties of vacuum components used in accelerator operation, and contributes to the quality control and development of surface treatment and coating processes.

In this role, you will operate ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems for X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Secondary Electron Yield (SEY) measurements, ensuring reliable data acquisition and interpretation.

The VSC group is responsible for the development, design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of the vacuum systems across CERN's accelerator complex. It operates specialised facilities for evaluating vacuum performance and material compatibility, as well as for the physical and chemical characterisation of surfaces and thin films.

• By the application deadline, you have amaximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in physics or materials science/engineering (or a related field)and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Applicants without University degree are not eligible.