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Applied Physicist(m/w/x)

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

Performing quench protection and ramp loss simulations for particle accelerators. Numerical simulation and experimental validation experience required. 30 days paid leave, CERN health insurance.

Requirements

  • Experience with numerical simulations (e.g. finite-element, finite difference or multiphysics tools) and comparison with experimental data
  • Experience with experimental validation of numerical models
  • Experience with electrical circuits and/or cryogenic testing techniques
  • Experience with circuit simulations and analysis (e.g. PSPICE, XYCE)
  • Experience with data analysis and visualisation (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
  • Experience with superconducting magnets and accelerator technology would be an asset
  • Coding and scripting in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and visualisation
  • Basic understanding of superconductivity, magnet technology, and quench phenomena (LTS and/or HTS)
  • Ability to work at the interface between simulations, experiments, and hardware testing
  • Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and international team
  • Structured approach to problem solving and technical reporting
  • Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French
  • National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
  • Professional background in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computational Physics or related field
  • Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience
  • PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience
  • Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before

Tasks

  • Validate simulation tools against experimental data
  • Perform quench protection and ramp loss simulations
  • Support magnet test plan preparation
  • Define quench protection circuits
  • Analyse and visualise test data
  • Produce technical reports and summaries
  • Provide feedback to improve simulation tools
  • Contribute to LTS and HTS magnet studies
  • Supervise team members

Work Experience

  • 2 - 6 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • FrenchBasic

Tools & Technologies

  • finite-element
  • finite difference
  • multiphysics tools
  • PSPICE
  • XYCE
  • Python
  • MATLAB

Benefits

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days paid leave
  • 2 weeks annual closure

Healthcare & Fitness

  • CERN health insurance

Retirement Plans

  • CERN Pension Fund membership

Family Support

  • Family allowances

Additional Allowances

  • Child allowances
  • Infant allowances
  • Relocation package

Learning & Development

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