RILIS Laser Scientist - Ion Source Automation

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Genf; On-site; CHF 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation package

CERN Pension Fund

Language training

Job summary

CERN seeks a Laser Scientist for ISOLDE RILIS to reinstall and recommission the laser system for ion beam generation. The role supports operations aiming for beams by 2028, and requires experience with complex laser systems and photonics.

The position is onsite, 40 hours per week, with standby duties and exposure to radiation areas. A Master’s or PhD with post-grad experience is expected, with comprehensive health insurance and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2–6 years post-graduation experience or PhD with ≤3 years.
• Experience installing and commissioning complex laser systems.
• Background in experimental photonics or laser physics.
• Experience documenting technical procedures and system specs.

Responsibilities

• Install lasers and required hardware/software for 24/7 operation with automated stabilization.
• Test new pump lasers.
• Develop resonance ionisation schemes for a solid-state laser lab.
• Document laser system and write operational specifications.
• Participate in setup and operation including on-call duties.

Skills

Laser installation

Photonic experiments

Lab automation

Technical documentation

English skills

Education

Master's + 2–6y

PhD + ≤3y

Tools

CAD software

Scientific software

Job description

CERN seeks a Laser Scientist for ISOLDE RILIS to reinstall and recommission the laser system for ion beam generation. The role supports operations aiming for beams by 2028, and requires experience with complex laser systems and photonics.

The position is onsite, 40 hours per week, with standby duties and exposure to radiation areas. A Master’s or PhD with post-grad experience is expected, with comprehensive health insurance and a pension plan.