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Applied physicist for laser spectroscopy and polarised beams (EP-SME-IS-2022-51-LD)

Employer
CERN
Location
Canton of Geneva (CH)
Salary
Competitive
Posting live until
9 Jun 2022

Job Details

Company Description

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Job Description

Introduction

Are you a skilled Applied Physicist who is passionate about setting up laser systems and designing experimental setups at radioactive ion beam facilities? CERN, take part!

Functions

You will join:

  • Experimental Physics Department (EP), which carries out basic research in the field of experimental physics. It aims to provide a stimulating scientific atmosphere and remains an important reference centre for the European physics community. It contributes to the education and training of young scientists.
  • ISOLDE Section (IS) within the Small and Medium Experiments Group (SME), which carries out different experiments with unstable nuclei provided by the ISOLDE facility. It consists of several staff members, CERN fellows and doctoral students, and many users working with the different experimental setups.
  • VITO team performing versatile studies with spin-polarised unstable nuclei.

You will take a leading role in the ERC project devoted to the determination of the distribution of magnetisation in unstable nuclei.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of experimental physics or a related field.

Experience:

  • Proven experience in laser spectroscopy and optical pumping on radioactive-ion beams.
  • Experience in building laser-spectroscopy beamlines and setting up tunable laser systems for studies on short-lived nuclei.
  • Experience in operation and optimisation of linear Paul traps for the generation of pulsed radioactive ion beams.
  • Having worked at the ISOLDE facility and/or knowing some of its physics program would an asset.
  • Experience in putting together laser laboratories and being responsible for laser safety would be an asset.
  • Having-worked with rf excitations and radiation detectors would be an asset.

Technical competencies:

  • Simulation, design and development of physics experiments, including vacuum aspects, and optical and radiation detection.
  • Simulation, design and development of optical systems, including setting up tunable lasers and frequency-doubling units and designing long optical paths.
  • Assembly and integration of experiments, including radioactive-ion beam setups and laser aspects.
  • Operation of experiments, especially in on-line conditions with externally predefined time constraints.
  • Knowledge and application of electromagnetic radiation propagation and interaction with matter, for example lasers and radiofrequency radiation.
  • Knowledge of non-ionization radiations hazards and protection, in view of acting as the safety responsible.

Behavioural competencies:

  • Achieving results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations; having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
  • Solving problems: identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them; finding the information needed to solve problems; making objective judgments based on all the facts available.
  • Working in teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships; working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
  • Demonstrating flexibility: demonstrating openness to new ideas and situations; being willing to work on different projects simultaneously.
  • Communicating effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point.
  • Learning and sharing knowledge: being receptive to others' ideas and building on them; sharing knowledge and expertise freely and willingly with others; coaching others to ensure knowledge transfer.

Language skills:

  • Spoken and written English. Ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations.
  • Ability to understand and speak French will be an advantage.

Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 09.06.2022 at 12:00 (mid-day) CET.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (3 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

These functions require:

  • Work in Radiation Areas.
  • Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: EP-SME-IS-2022-51-LD

Benchmark Job Title: Applied Physicist

Company

CERN profileAt CERN, physicists and engineers use the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments to study the basic constituents of matter – the fundamental particles – to probe the underlying structure of the universe.

Working at CERN
CERN is a truly unique organization. A genuine collaboration between countries, universities and scientists, driven not by profit margins, but by a commitment to create and share knowledge. At CERN, students, recent graduates and experienced professionals work together to push for immense scientific discoveries, answering some of life’s most complex questions and advancing the boundaries of human knowledge.

People are free to work creatively and to trust in, and rely on, their colleagues across the organization. History is being made at CERN – and the excitement is tangible, inspiring, overwhelming at times. It is the only place in the world that you can do this work in this way.

Why work for us
Today, CERN employs more than 2500 people, and if you visit us you will find more than 2500 different reasons why CERN is such a great place to work. Six key reasons that we believe will make you love working here are: challenge; purpose; imagination; integrity; collaboration; and quality of life.

Student and graduate schemes
CERN technical and administrative internships and graduate schemes offer international students and recent graduates the opportunity to work with world-class scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research in particle physics, computational science, life sciences, engineering, international relations, and more. Whichever route you take, it will be an extraordinary experience.

What we are looking for
To conduct experiments of this scale and importance, CERN needs people from various career levels and with a wide range of abilities, skills and competencies. We have job opportunities for students, graduates and experienced professionals, from apprenticeships to PhDs (and beyond). Whatever your background, field of interest or diploma level, CERN could be the place for you.


Location
Geneva, Switzerland

Number of employees
2500+ staff members; several hundred on graduate and student programmes

Positions recently recruited for
Computing engineer, radiofrequency engineer, process operator in cryogenics, web developer, mechanical engineer, administrative assistant, system administrator, power electronics engineer, scientific writer, applied physicist and many more

Desired degree disciplines/class
From apprenticeship to PhD in a wide variety of domains

How to apply
Apply online at careers.cern

Closing date
All year round

Contact
Tel +41 22 76 63 786
E-mail recruitment.service@cern.ch
careers.cern

Company info
Website
Telephone
+41 22 76 63 786
Location
Esplanade des Particules 1
PO Box 1211
Geneva 23
Switzerland

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