Applied Physicist for Superconducting RF SY-RF-SRFGRAP
Applied Physicist for Superconducting RF SY-RF-SRFGRAP
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Your responsibilities
As an Applied Physicist youll join the Superconducting RF Cavity Technology (SRF) Section of the Radio Frequency (RF) Group within the Accelerator Systems (SY) Department. This section is responsible for the design maintenance and upgrading of superconducting RF cavity systems in CERN accelerators.
You will join a small team engaged in the research and development of superconducting RF materials with the aim to improve the performance of superconducting thin films deposited on copper for SRF applications. This is particularly important for the design and development for the Future Circular Collider (FCC).
Your tasks will include:
- Conducting RF measurements at cryogenics temperatures of 1.3 GHz single cell cavities;
- Conducting RF measurements of flat samples with a quadrupole resonator;
- Developing a diagnostics tool for:
- Thermal and magnetic mapping;
- Data analysis;
- Correlation analysis for coating parameters and standard DC superconducting quantities;
Your profile
Skills
- Deep knowhow of classical electrodynamics and RF measurement techniques;
- Experience with laboratory work (cleanroom experience would be an advantage);
- Experience with Python and Pythonbased data analysis;
- Experience with a finite element electromagnetic simulation software;
- Knowledge of RF superconductivity theory would be an advantage;
- Spoken and written English or French with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.
Eligibility criteria:
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
- You have a professional background in Applied Physics Electronics Engineering (or a related field) and have either:
- a Masters degree with 2 to 6 years of postgraduation professional experience;
- or a PhD with no more than 3 years of postgraduation professional experience.
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
Additional Information :
Job closing date: 21.05.2025 at 23:59 CEST.
Contract duration: 24 months with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Target start date: 01July2025
This position involves:
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- A valid driving licence.
Job reference: SYRFSRF202563GRAP
Field of work: Applied Physics
What we offer
- A monthly stipend ranging between 6287 and 6911 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
- Coverage by CERNs 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.
- Onthejob and formal training at CERN as well as inhouse language courses for English and/or French.
About us
At CERN the European Organization for Nuclear Research physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the worlds largest and most complex scientific instruments they study the basic constituents of matter fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on .
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
