RILIS Laser Scientist: Recommission Ion Source & Beams

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden seeks an experienced engineer to support CERN ISOLDE in reinstalling and recommissioning the Resonance Ionisation Laser Ion Source (RILIS) to resume beam production by summer 2028 for a global user community.

You will install lasers, test pump lasers, develop resonance ionisation schemes, document the system, and participate in on-call operations to ensure reliable ion beam delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2–6 years post-graduation experience or PhD with up to 3 years experience.
• Bachelor's degree alone does not meet eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Install lasers and required hardware and software to operate RILIS on a 24/7 basis with automated stabilization and monitoring.
• Test the new pump lasers.
• Develop new resonance ionisation schemes to advance RILIS toward a fully solid-state laser lab.
• Document the laser system with a detailed operational requirement specification.
• Participate in setup and operation of the laser ion source including on-call duties.

Skills

Laser optics

Experimental physics

Documentation

On-call operations

Education

Master's degree in physics

PhD in physics

Job description

Big Science Sweden seeks an experienced engineer to support CERN ISOLDE in reinstalling and recommissioning the Resonance Ionisation Laser Ion Source (RILIS) to resume beam production by summer 2028 for a global user community.

You will install lasers, test pump lasers, develop resonance ionisation schemes, document the system, and participate in on-call operations to ensure reliable ion beam delivery.