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Computational Physicist(m/w/x)

Genf
from CHF 5,266 - 5,793 / month
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced
AI/ML

Automating ion beam production steps for TALISMAN at CERN. Practical experience with control algorithms and Python programming required. 30 days paid leave, CERN health insurance.

Requirements

  • Initial experience in experimental laboratory/test-bench environment (optics, laser systems, or similar)
  • Practical experience with control/optimisation algorithms or machine learning (ML) methods
  • Programming experience in Python, including scientific and ML libraries
  • Practical application of software engineering practices, including version control (Git)
  • Experience applying control algorithms and ML techniques to real-world systems and bringing solutions to operational deployment
  • Experience interfacing software with laboratory hardware (motors, cameras, sensors, or similar)
  • Experience with beam transport and alignment
  • Prior exposure to LabVIEW
  • Solid grounding in physics or engineering
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
  • Ability to translate algorithmic concepts into working, maintainable code
  • Familiarity with image processing and analysis techniques
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working across physics, controls, and software domains
  • Spoken and written English, commitment to learn French
  • National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
  • Maximum of two years professional experience since graduation in Applied Physics, Computer Science (or related field) with Bachelor's or Master's degree
  • Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before
  • Applicants without University degree are not eligible
  • Applicants with a PhD are not eligible

Tasks

  • Join a multidisciplinary team to develop TALISMAN automation
  • Combine laboratory activities with control algorithm design
  • Work with experimental hardware and modern algorithms
  • Automate ion beam production steps
  • Engage stakeholders to define project requirements
  • Collaborate in the laboratory with laser physicists
  • Research and prototype control algorithms
  • Integrate algorithms into device control software
  • Validate and document automation solutions

Education

  • Compulsory education

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • FrenchBasic

Tools & Technologies

  • Python
  • Git
  • LabVIEW

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
  • Installation grant
  • Travel expenses

Learning & Development

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