Polymers & Composite Materials Engineer for Cryogenic Magnets

Atlas; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Relocation assistance

Paid leave

Job summary

CERN's Polymer Laboratory in the Superconducting Magnet Technology section seeks a Materials Engineer to develop and qualify advanced polymer and composite materials for high-field superconducting magnets. You will participate in design, validation and implementation of materials tailored for cryogenic operation and radiation exposure.

The role involves collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, hands-on material testing, and evolving processing techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience with material characterisation techniques (mechanical, thermal or chemical analyses).
• Experience in composite and/or polymer processing techniques.
• Knowledge of superconducting magnet construction or materials for cryogenic/high-voltage/radiation environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of novel polymer and composite materials for superconducting magnets, focusing on cryogenic operation, insulation and radiation resistance.
• Design and validate manufacturing and processing techniques for magnet insulation systems.
• Identify material technologies and processing techniques to extend laboratory capabilities and experimental reach.

Skills

Materials science

Material testing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cryogenics knowledge

English language

Education

Master's degree (2–6 years post-grad)

PhD (≤3 years post-grad)

Job description

CERN's Polymer Laboratory in the Superconducting Magnet Technology section seeks a Materials Engineer to develop and qualify advanced polymer and composite materials for high-field superconducting magnets. You will participate in design, validation and implementation of materials tailored for cryogenic operation and radiation exposure.

The role involves collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, hands-on material testing, and evolving processing techniques.