Materials Scientist: Surfaces, Coatings & UHV Analysis

Big Science Sweden; Genf; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

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

Job description

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.