Senior Researcher in Detector Physics and Engineering

Vor 4 Tagen


Bellevue GE, Genf, Schweiz CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research Vollzeit
Job Description

In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team working on the development and optimization of solid-state particle detectors for future particle colliders.

Key Objectives
  • Optimize, model, and enhance the radiation tolerance of sensors for high-radiation environments and fast-timing applications.
  • Develop state-of-the-art characterization and testing infrastructure for semiconductor sensors in High-Energy Physics (HEP) applications.
About Us

CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is a world-leading research organization that operates the largest particle physics laboratory in the world.



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