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Detector Physicist - LHCb VELO(m/w/x)
Preparing and coordinating maintenance for the VELO detector at European Organization for Nuclear Research. LHC/VELO interface field experience (e.g., motion, safety, impedance) required. 30 days paid leave, family, child, and infant allowances.
Requirements
- Commissioning or operating large detector
- Detector data analysis skills
- Commissioning lab test setups (LV, HV, vacuum, or associated systems)
- Experience with LHC/VELO interface field (e.g., motion, safety, impedance, vacuum, beam background)
- Expertise in detector physics
- Proficiency in programming (ideally Python and C++, at least one)
- Knowledge of SCADA system (WinCC or other)
- Spoken and written English, commitment to learn French
- Nationality of CERN Member or Associate Member State
- Professional background in Particle Physics, Detector Physics, or related field
- Master's degree with 2 to 6 years post-graduation experience
- PhD with no more than 3 years post-graduation experience
- No prior CERN fellow or graduate contract
Tasks
- Prepare the VELO detector for LS3.
- Ensure the detector's safe state during LS3.
- Coordinate maintenance activities for LS3.
- Plan interventions for LS3.
- Support replacement of VELO modules.
- Support recommissioning of CERN test setup.
- Manage cooling systems for the test setup.
- Manage vacuum systems for the test setup.
- Manage slow control for the test setup.
- Manage DAQ for the test setup.
- Manage safety systems for the test setup.
- Test VELO modules using the CERN setup.
- Assist external institutes with module validation.
- Analyze Run 3 VELO data.
- Characterize detector performance from Run 3 data.
- Improve understanding of detector behavior.
- Improve simulations for Run 4.
- Prepare for Run 4 recommissioning.
- Contribute to VELO Upgrade II R&D.
- Design RF boxes for Upgrade II.
- Develop vacuum systems for Upgrade II.
- Design VELO modules for Upgrade II.
- Develop cooling systems for Upgrade II modules.
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Python
- C++
- SCADA
- WinCC
- LHC
- VELO
- LV
- HV
- vacuum
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days paid leave
- 2 weeks annual closure
Healthcare & Fitness
- Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement Plans
- CERN Pension Fund membership
Family Support
- Family, child, and infant allowances
Other Benefits
- Relocation package
Learning & Development
- On-the-job training
- Formal training
- Language classes
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Detector Physicist - LHCb VELO(m/w/x)
Preparing and coordinating maintenance for the VELO detector at European Organization for Nuclear Research. LHC/VELO interface field experience (e.g., motion, safety, impedance) required. 30 days paid leave, family, child, and infant allowances.
Requirements
- Commissioning or operating large detector
- Detector data analysis skills
- Commissioning lab test setups (LV, HV, vacuum, or associated systems)
- Experience with LHC/VELO interface field (e.g., motion, safety, impedance, vacuum, beam background)
- Expertise in detector physics
- Proficiency in programming (ideally Python and C++, at least one)
- Knowledge of SCADA system (WinCC or other)
- Spoken and written English, commitment to learn French
- Nationality of CERN Member or Associate Member State
- Professional background in Particle Physics, Detector Physics, or related field
- Master's degree with 2 to 6 years post-graduation experience
- PhD with no more than 3 years post-graduation experience
- No prior CERN fellow or graduate contract
Tasks
- Prepare the VELO detector for LS3.
- Ensure the detector's safe state during LS3.
- Coordinate maintenance activities for LS3.
- Plan interventions for LS3.
- Support replacement of VELO modules.
- Support recommissioning of CERN test setup.
- Manage cooling systems for the test setup.
- Manage vacuum systems for the test setup.
- Manage slow control for the test setup.
- Manage DAQ for the test setup.
- Manage safety systems for the test setup.
- Test VELO modules using the CERN setup.
- Assist external institutes with module validation.
- Analyze Run 3 VELO data.
- Characterize detector performance from Run 3 data.
- Improve understanding of detector behavior.
- Improve simulations for Run 4.
- Prepare for Run 4 recommissioning.
- Contribute to VELO Upgrade II R&D.
- Design RF boxes for Upgrade II.
- Develop vacuum systems for Upgrade II.
- Design VELO modules for Upgrade II.
- Develop cooling systems for Upgrade II modules.
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Python
- C++
- SCADA
- WinCC
- LHC
- VELO
- LV
- HV
- vacuum
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days paid leave
- 2 weeks annual closure
Healthcare & Fitness
- Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement Plans
- CERN Pension Fund membership
Family Support
- Family, child, and infant allowances
Other Benefits
- Relocation package
Learning & Development
- On-the-job training
- Formal training
- Language classes
About the Company
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Description
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