CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is seeking a motivated and skilled professional to join its team as a Detector Physicist. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in integrating new front-end electronics into advanced detector systems for future high-energy physics experiments.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physical sciences, engineering, or a related field, with expertise in analog electronics, signal induction, and coupling. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.
Key responsibilities include:
- Electronics Integration: Explore new methods for integrating pixel-based front-end electronics with detector systems, including investigating the use of Timepix4 and other advanced technologies.
- Enhancing Detector Systems: Work with advanced manufacturing processes to integrate electronics into specialized detector technologies, such as uRWELL and Micromegas detectors.
- Prototype Development: Contribute to the development and integration of innovative front-end electronics for tracking, triggering, and timing applications in particle detectors.
- Performance Testing: Participate in experiments and test beams to assess the performance of detectors under real-world conditions.
- DAQ System Support: Help develop and integrate Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems to effectively collect and analyze data from detectors.
Required skills and qualifications include:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Physical Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 2-6 years of post-graduation professional experience or up to 3 years of post-graduation professional experience with a PhD.
- Fluent English language skills, with French language skills being an advantage.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Benefits include:
- Monthly stipend ranging between CHF 6212 and CHF 6828 per month (net of tax).
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health scheme, membership of the CERN Pension Fund, and installation grant.
- Family, child, and infant allowances, payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
- 30 days of paid leave per year, on-the-job training, and formal training at CERN.