Survey Engineer

CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research

Organisation/Company: CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research

Department: Human Resources

Research Field: Engineering » Surveying

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: Bachelor Positions

Country: Switzerland

Application Deadline: 27 Jan 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

• Perform the alignment of various components in experimental setups and area, ensure the maintenance of the related survey infrastructure and geodetic networks.
• Perform metrology measurements at all stages for the physics detectors, using laser trackers, total stations or photogrammetry, including the preparation, the execution, and the data analysis.
• Perform and compute “as built” measurements using the laser scanner technology.
• Prepare the documentation related to these tasks.
• Perform the calibration, checking and testing of the survey instrumentation and accessories.

• Knowledge and application of high-precision survey methods and tools, laser tracker, total stations, photogrammetry.
• Experience using standard compensation software: theories, concepts and algorithms related to the least square adjustment.
• Laser scanning: basic use of instruments and software.
• Ability to work well in teams and actively participate in team activities.
• Demonstrating flexibility: Adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Fluent in English; the ability to work in French would be an advantage.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Survey Engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Applicants without a University degree are not eligible.
• Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.

Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.

Job reference: BE-GM-ESA-2024-218-GRAE

Field of work: Mechanical Engineering

• A monthly stipend ranging between 5134 and 5647 Swiss Francs (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse, and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Depending on your individual circumstances: 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 and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

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