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Applied Superconductivity Scientist (TE-MSC-SCD-2020-93-LD)

Employer
CERN
Location
Switzerland
Salary
Unspecified
Posting live until
14 Nov 2021

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 an Applied Physicist or Engineer on applied Superconductivity? Are you ready to join one of the world’s largest team of superconducting specialists? Leave your mark by developing and measuring superconductors, superconducting cables and associated electrical devices that will improve the future superconducting magnets and transmission lines at the LHC, and beyond. CERN, take part!

You will join the Superconductors and Devices (SCD) Section, which is responsible for:

  • Superconducting materials, LTS and HTS, wires, tapes and cables for the CERN accelerator complex;
  • HTS Superconducting devices, e.g. current leads and electrical transfer lines;
  • Laboratories for characterization of superconducting materials;
  • Interventions in the LHC tunnel for aspects related to LHC superconducting powering equipment.  

Functions

As an Applied Physicist or Engineer on Superconductors, you will join a team of scientists and technicians in the CERN TE-MSC-SCD Section, and work on the development, characterization, prototyping and procurement of superconductors, high-current superconducting cables and associated electrical devices. You will:

  • Take a leading role for the procurement of superconducting devices and components needed for the HL-LHC upgrade;
  • Take responsibility for the characterization of superconducting materials, strands and cables at liquid helium temperature, including the definition of dedicated experiments on existing or new test installations, test program and analysis of test results;
  • Be a driving and innovative force in the development and characterization of new types of superconductors, cables and devices for use in accelerators, seizing opportunities for applications of the new technologies to other fields;
  • Take initiatives for, and drive collaborative projects with universities and laboratories worldwide, in the field of Applied Superconductivity for use accelerators;
  • Take responsibility for the follow-up of procurement contracts with industry and laboratories world-wide: setting objectives, writing specifications, defining workplan and follow-up, including QA and QC;
  • Participate in activities associated with the integration in the LHC underground areas of the novel superconducting transfer lines being developed for HL-LHC. The activity requires interfacing with CERN design team, conceive and discuss integration strategy, design and procure required equipment and tooling;
  • Report on developments, design, manufacturing and test results, as well as progress in industrial contracts and collaborations, both in oral and written form, as required.

Qualifications

PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of applied physics, electrical engineering or a related field.

Experience:

  • Proven experience in applied superconductivity, LTS and HTS materials and their applications, and specifically in relation with magnet technology;
  • Electromechanical design and electromechanical construction of superconducting devices. Some experience in simulation and analysis in the field of applied superconductivity;
  • Experience in the field of cryogenic test and measurements, involving superconductivity (materials and cables, magnets or other devices), data acquisition hardware and software.
  • Knowledge of low temperature and high-field material properties.

Technical competencies:

  • Knowledge and application of superconducting materials: in particular LTS and HTS superconductors for magnets and other applications, including analysis of production and test data;
  • Design, modelling and measurement of superconductors for magnets: in particular electrical tests and characterization of LTS and HTS superconducting materials, wires, tapes, cables and other devices;
  • Construction, test and installation of superconducting magnets and systems: in particular power transmission systems and other devices;
  • Knowledge and application of cryogenic fluid and material properties;
  • Knowledge and application of cryogenic thermometry and instrumentation: in particular instrumentation for characterization and qualification of LTS and HTS superconductors.

Behavioural competencies:

  • Solving problems: identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them; assimilating large quantities of information, identifying key issues and formulating conclusions clearly and concisely; seeking and integrating other points of view when tackling an issue; consulting experts in the field and undertaking benchmarking.
  • Achieving results: dividing extensive work / projects into manageable sub-tasks with clearly defined milestones.
  • Learning and sharing knowledge: keeping up-to-date with developments in own field of expertise and readily absorbing new information; sharing knowledge and expertise freely and willingly with others; coaching others to ensure knowledge transfer; being receptive to others' ideas and building on them.
  • Working in teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships; debating at the table and engaging in constructive confrontation of ideas; understanding when teamwork is required to achieve the best results; including others accordingly and sharing information.

Language skills:

  • Spoken and written English: the ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports, and/or to make oral presentations.
  • Good knowledge of French language or an undertaking to acquire it rapidly.

Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 04.11.2021 at 12pm CEST.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

These functions require:

  • Work in Radiation Areas.
  • Interventions in underground installations.
  • A valid driving licence.
  • Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
  • Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: TE-MSC-SCD-2020-93-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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