Applied Physicist for Accelerator Research

vor 2 Wochen


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

We are seeking a Particle Accelerator Engineer to join our team at CERN. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for performing simulations of synchrotron light distribution using SynRad and vacuum conditions using MolFlow.

You will also be required to prepare, install, and commission experimental setups for photon-stimulated desorption and photoelectron yield measurements. Additionally, you will need to visit the KARA site in Germany during technical stops for installation of new components and realization of required technical changes depending on experimental needs.

About Us

CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is a unique institution where physicists and engineers probe the fundamental structure of the universe. We use the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments to study the basic constituents of matter.

Our work gives us clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. If you are passionate about physics and engineering, we invite you to explore our job opportunities.



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