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Hadron Sources and LINACs Physicist(m/w/x)

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

Description

You will drive the evolution of Linac4 source extraction by designing emittance-reducing solutions and benchmarking advanced beam dynamics simulations to optimize particle accelerator performance.

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Requirements

  • •Experience in electromagnetic or accelerator simulations
  • •Ability to work on simulations and experiments
  • •Experience in particle source design or operation
  • •Experience with Travel, TraceWin, Toutatis, IBSIMU, or Xsuite
  • •Knowledge of beam dynamics simulation
  • •Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation tools
  • •Basic programming skills in Python or C++
  • •Problem-solving mindset and learning ability
  • •Spoken and written English proficiency
  • •Commitment to learn French
  • •National of CERN Member or Associate State
  • •Background in Applied Physics, Engineering, or related
  • •Master's with 2-6 years or PhD with 0-3 years experience
  • •No previous CERN fellow or graduate contract

Education

Master's degree
OR
Doctoral / PhD

Tasks

  • •Join the beam dynamics simulations team
  • •Lead Linac4 source extraction studies
  • •Design and measure source extraction systems
  • •Implement existing machine models in Xsuite
  • •Benchmark Xsuite against TraceWin and Travel codes
  • •Learn linac beam dynamics codes
  • •Propose designs to reduce transverse beam emittance
  • •Increase beam current into RFQ acceptance
  • •Qualify designs through source test stand measurements

Tools & Technologies

TravelTraceWinToutatisIBSIMUXsuiteOperaCSTSuperfishPythonC++

Languages

English – Business Fluent

French – Basic

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • •Hybrid work

More Vacation Days

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

Healthcare & Fitness

  • •Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement Plans

  • •CERN Pension Fund membership

Family Support

  • •Monthly family allowances

Additional Allowances

  • •Monthly child allowances
  • •Monthly infant allowances
  • •Installation grant
  • •Travel expenses reimbursement

Other Benefits

  • •Relocation package

Job Security

  • •Contract extension possibility

Learning & Development

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