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Applied Physicist - Penning Trap(m/w/x)

Genf
from CHF 6,372 - 7,004 / month
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced

Description

You will enhance radioactive ion beam performance through a mix of mechanical design, plasma simulations, and hands-on testing to optimize advanced Penning trap systems.

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Requirements

  • •Experience in Penning traps operation
  • •Previous work with CAD programs
  • •Experience with Particle-In-Cell simulation programs
  • •Familiarity with high-voltage installations
  • •Knowledge of RFQ cooler-bunchers
  • •Understanding of non-neutral plasmas
  • •Mechanical design and BricsCAD skills
  • •Proficiency in Python
  • •Experience with CST particle tracking
  • •English or French language skills
  • •CERN Member State nationality
  • •Physics background and relevant degree
  • •No previous CERN fellow contract
  • •Willingness to work in Radiation Areas
  • •Exposure to electromagnetic fields
  • •Ability to obtain medical clearance

Education

Master's degree

Work Experience

2 - 6 years

Tasks

  • •Produce a complete spare internal drift-tube structure
  • •Investigate and mitigate internal Penning trap discharges
  • •Redesign the injection stage to increase transmission efficiency
  • •Model trap components using RF-Track for space-charge investigations
  • •Oversee acceptance tests and magnetic field measurements for solenoids
  • •Conduct cooling and bunching tests with Paul traps
  • •Design and modify internal mechanical trap components
  • •Perform non-neutral plasma simulations and functional testing

Tools & Technologies

CADParticle-In-CellRFQ cooler-bunchersPaul trapsBricsCADCATIAPythonCST particle trackingRF-track

Languages

English – Business Fluent

French – Business Fluent

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • •Hybrid work

Job Security

  • •Contract extension possibility

Additional Allowances

  • •Tax-free monthly stipend
  • •Monthly family allowance
  • •Monthly child allowance
  • •Monthly infant allowance
  • •Relocation package
  • •Installation grant
  • •Travel expenses reimbursement

More Vacation Days

  • •30 days paid leave
  • •2 weeks annual closure

Healthcare & Fitness

  • •Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement Plans

  • •CERN Pension Fund membership

Learning & Development

  • •On-the-job training
  • •Formal training
  • •Language classes
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