Advanced Geodetic Metrology Mathematician

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Genf, Genf, Schweiz CERN Vollzeit
Job Description

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are seeking an experienced Mathematician to join our Geodetic Metrology group. This role is a key part of our team responsible for developing new alignment methods and tools for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) study.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Develop mathematical models that accurately describe the behavior of new devices and sensors, taking into account the latest experimental results.
  2. Contribute to optimizing the configuration of measurement systems and finding the best compromises with different experts.
  3. Develop and apply parameter estimation techniques, including least squares, L1 norm minimization, and Huber estimation.
  4. Address future challenges related to large-scale optimization, developing scalable solutions that can efficiently handle high-dimensional problems.
  5. Design real-time estimation algorithms with a strong focus on speed and efficiency to meet the demands of time-sensitive applications such as monitoring tasks.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Geodesy, or Geomatics, with a focus on optimization and parameter estimation or a related field.
  • Proven ability to understand engineering challenges and translate them into well-defined mathematical problems that capture the essence of issues at hand.
  • Demonstrated experience producing mathematical models and algorithms, knowledge of standard adjustment software, and experience using numerical libraries such as Eigen or SuiteSparse.
  • Extensive experience in C++ development, including performance optimization and cross-platform development (Windows and Linux).

Language skills

Proficient spoken and written English in a professional setting, with a willingness to learn French.



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