Applied Physicist

Your responsibilities The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) generates billions of particle collisions per second, with only a small fraction relevant for physics research. The CMS detector at LHC uses a multi-level trigger system, with the Level-1 Trigger (L1) implemented in FPGA devices, playing a crucial role in filtering and selecting relevant events for...

Are you an Applied Physicist or an Engineer, with the passion of understanding the properties of materials when pushed under extreme conditions? If so, we are offering an opportunity to take a key role in the study of the resistance of surfaces and materials when exposed to extremely intense electric fields, such as those that will be attained in future...

Your responsibilities Are you ready to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in particle physics? The CERN ATLAS Level-1 Central Trigger Group invites you to take part in exciting developments that power the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). We've recently upgraded key systems, including the Muon-to-CTP Interface (MUCTPI), Timing,...

Job DescriptionYour responsibilitiesIn 2024, CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) achieved beam energies of 420 MJ per beam—exceeding the design value by over 15%. Following Long Shutdown 3 (LS3), scheduled from mid-2026 to mid-2030, this will increase further to over 700 MJ per beam. At these unprecedented energy levels, even partial uncontrolled beam...

Job Description Your responsibilities The International Muon Collider Collaboration (IMCC) has made significant progresses in the conceptual design of a Muon Collider (MC) aimed at exploring the fundamental properties of particles at the energy frontier. A key focus of this effort is the development of the MC's magnet systems, particularly the...

Job Description Your responsibilities Are you ready to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in particle physics? The CERN ATLAS Level-1 Central Trigger Group invites you to take part in exciting developments that power the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). We've recently upgraded key systems, including the Muon-to-CTP Interface...

Introduction Are you interested in the challenges of designing, operating, maintaining and developing complex gas distribution and recuperation systems for particle physics detectors of CERN's Large- Hadron-Collider? Do you want to participate in the development of the next generation gas plants to cope with the most demanding requirements of future...

Job DescriptionYour responsibilities The International Muon Collider Collaboration (IMCC) has made significant progresses in the conceptual design of a Muon Collider (MC) aimed at exploring the fundamental properties of particles at the energy frontier. A key focus of this effort is the development of the MC's magnet systems, particularly the...

Job Description Your responsibilities Are you ready to work at the forefront of accelerator technology and innovation? Join the (SY), which is responsible for the beam-related technical systems of the CERN accelerators. The SY teams design, build and operate equipment systems in all CERN accelerators, and are engaged in ambitious forward-looking...

Introduction Are you a passionate and experienced physicist with expertise in ion beam production, manipulation, trapping, and purification? Join a collaborative team of professionals, including technicians, engineers, and scientists, and contribute to delivering the purest radioactive ion beams to the users at the CERN-ISOLDE facility. You will join the...

Job Description Introduction In the Experimental Physics Department (EP), Software Development for Experiment Group (SFT), you will be responsible for maintaining, developing and validating different physics codes to simulate particle interactions in HEP detectors. You will be involved in an ongoing programme of work aimed at extending physics...

Job DescriptionThis fellowship is designed to offer a small number of post-doctoral research positions in the field of applied physics and engineering. It is targeted at applied physicists and engineers who intend to make a career in research or academia and are often expected to take a leading role in their project. The successful candidates will be working...

Job Description Introduction Are you an Accelerator Physicist or Engineer experienced in the beam dynamics of lepton accelerator synchrotrons and colliders? Are you interested in taking an active role in the development of future accelerators for CERN and in particular of the Future Circular e+/e- collider (FCCee)? Join a dynamic team of applied...

Your responsibilities We are looking for a motivated candidate to help integrate new front-end electronics into advanced detector systems for future high-energy physics experiments. This role requires a mix of skills in both detector technology and analog electronics, with a focus on optimizing how detectors work with their electronics to improve...

Job DescriptionYour responsibilitiesYou will join the Next Ion Medical Machine Study (NIMMS) team, hosted by the Accelerator and Technology Sector (ATS), to work on the electro-magnetic design and demonstration of magnets for compact particle therapy accelerators, compatible with FLASH therapy, with specific attention to bending magnets for synchrotrons and...

Your responsibilities We are working to bring Silicon Photonics into the readout and control data communication systems of CERN's particle physics detectors and accelerators. The successful deployment of Silicon Photonics technology in CERN's detector systems relies on mastering the ability to co-package Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) with Electronic...

Your responsibilities The Global Event Processor (GEP) is part of the ATLAS Trigger and Data Acquisition (TDAQ) ATLAS plans to deploy a hard real-time data filtering and processing system that uses fine granularity full event information to construct high resolution pattern recognition algorithms. These algorithms will be implemented on state-of-the-art...

Your responsibilities We are seeking a motivated and skilled Electronic or Automation Engineer to join our team, dedicated to the development and optimization of innovative software and hardware solutions applied to the controls and safety systems in critical domains of the experimental areas. In this role, you will contribute to the control, protection,...

Your responsibilities Micro Pattern Gaseous Detectors (MPGDs) are essential for future experiments due to their performance over large areas. With advancements in manufacturing and innovative concepts, MPGDs offer a range of options that push performance limits, adapting to diverse needs. The CERN Micro Pattern Technology workshop, a leading developer of...

Your responsibilities As a Mechatronics Engineer for Silicon QA & X-ray Characterization you'll be joining the Beams (BE) Department, specifically in the Mechatronics, Robotics & Operation (MRO) Section of the Control Electronics and Mechatronics Group (BE-CEM). This position is dedicated to further explore and improve the use of bent crystal for beam...