Spaghetti Calorimeter R&D Physicist

Big Science Sweden; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CERN invites an applied physicist to contribute to the development of SpaCal technology within the Experimental Physics Department. You will participate in R&D, test-beam characterisation, and studies to optimise photon detectors for fast timing.

You will document results in scientific publications. The role is based at CERN in Switzerland; eligibility requires a master’s degree with experience or a PhD, and you must be a national of CERN Member or Associate Member State.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 2–6 years experience since graduation or a PhD with max 3 years experience.
• Bachelor’s degree alone does not qualify.
• National of CERN Member State or Associate Member State; Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals excluded for 2026 start.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in ongoing R&D efforts to develop and optimise SpaCal technology for the LHCb PicoCal and other applications.
• Take part in test-beam and laboratory characterisation of SpaCal prototype modules to optimise time resolution.
• Contribute to studies aimed at optimiser photon detectors for SpaCal technology.
• Characterise novel radiation-hard, fast crystal scintillating fibres and organic scintillating materials.
• Document the results in scientific publications.

Education

Master’s degree + 2–6 years experience

PhD + ≤3 years experience

Job description

CERN invites an applied physicist to contribute to the development of SpaCal technology within the Experimental Physics Department. You will participate in R&D, test-beam characterisation, and studies to optimise photon detectors for fast timing.

You will document results in scientific publications. The role is based at CERN in Switzerland; eligibility requires a master’s degree with experience or a PhD, and you must be a national of CERN Member or Associate Member State.