Polymer & Composite Materials Engineer for Cryo Magnets

CERN; Denmark; Remote; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CERN's Polymer Laboratory within the Superconducting Magnet Technology section seeks a researcher to develop and qualify advanced polymer and composite materials for accelerator systems. You will design, validate and implement innovative materials for cryogenic, high-voltage and radiation environments.

You will lead projects, identify processing techniques, and establish new experimental capabilities to meet evolving CERN needs across accelerator complexes and experimental facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in polymer and composite materials engineering, including development of manufacturing processes for fibre-reinforced composites.
• Experience in material characterization techniques, such as mechanical, thermal or chemical analyses.
• Experience coordinating or leading multidisciplinary technical and research and design activities involving multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of superconducting magnet construction and technologies, or of materials for cryogenic, high-voltage or radiation environments, would be an asset.
• Master's Degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in material engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify novel polymer and composite materials for superconducting magnets and accelerator technologies, with emphasis on cryogenic operation, high-voltage insulation and radiation resistance.
• Design and validate manufacturing and processing techniques for superconducting magnet insulation systems, including resin transfer processes, bonding technologies, composite fabrication and additive manufacturing.
• Lead research and design projects within the Polymer Laboratory to address evolving needs of CERN accelerator complex and experimental facilities.
• Contribute to laboratory developments by identifying material technologies and processing techniques and establishing new experimental capabilities.

Skills

Radiation effects knowledge

Mechanical testing

Materials failure analysis

Polymers & composites processing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

English communication

Education

Master's degree or PhD in material/mechanical/chemical engineering

Tools

Destructive testing techniques

Material characterization methods

Cryogenic testing equipment

Job description

CERN's Polymer Laboratory within the Superconducting Magnet Technology section seeks a researcher to develop and qualify advanced polymer and composite materials for accelerator systems. You will design, validate and implement innovative materials for cryogenic, high-voltage and radiation environments.

You will lead projects, identify processing techniques, and establish new experimental capabilities to meet evolving CERN needs across accelerator complexes and experimental facilities.