Accelerator Operator Job in Geneva, , Switzerland

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. They use the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments to study the basic constituents of matter, the fundamental particles. The particles are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives the physicists clues about how the particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

Accelerator Operator Job Description

Functions

As member of the accelerator operations team, you will:

• Be part of the 24-7 shift team that runs CERN's accelerator complex.
• Oversee the operation of one of the accelerators and the associated experimental facilities on a shift basis, applying the safety rules.
• Work closely with accelerator physicists and setup and optimize the accelerator operation.
• Outside periods of accelerator operation, assist the technical infrastructure team with the operation of CERN's technical infrastructure, if required.
• Outside periods of shifts, and after a training period, you will participate in software or hardware related development or maintenance for one or more of the accelerators in the complex, either under the supervision of an engineer within the OP group or within the framework of a specialized equipment group in the department.

• Monitoring the accelerator and beam production status and act promptly in case of issues arising.
• Adjusting machine parameters in order to ensure beam characteristics for the experiments are according to the specifications, using a large range of diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshooting beam physics and technical accelerator related problems, using a range of powerful diagnostic tools, perform data analysis and ensure a solution will be implemented with the expert support from the different equipment groups.

• Participating in the optimisation of the accelerator performance of the operational beams.

• Initial work experience in a technical or scientific environment.
• Experience in the field of physics, computing, electronics, electricity or electro-mechanics.

• The following would be an advantage:
  • Knowledge and experience in the field of software engineering in a modern development language environment (e.g. JAVA).
  • Experience in the field of or accelerator operation and/or accelerator related hardware (e.g. measurement devices, power converter techniques, vacuum equipment, PLCs, work in controlled radiation areas, etc.)

• Accelerator operation.
• Accelerator performance analysis & optimization.
• Commissioning, maintenance & operation of electrical distribution systems.
• Programming/Software development.

• Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak the other language in routine situations.

Accelerator Operator Job Requirements

Higher technical diploma or Bachelor in the field of physics, computing, electronics, electricity or electro-mechanics, or equivalent.

Accelerator Operator Application Information

Eligibility conditions 

Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 31.03.2016.

By applying here, you allow CERN to consider your application for any position it considers relevant with respect to your profile. Please ensure you update your profile regularly with any relevant information and that you inform the recruitment service if you wish your file to be removed from the database.

Note on Employment Conditions 

We offer a limited-duration contract for a period of 5 years. Limited-duration contracts shall terminate by default on their date of expiry.
Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

These functions require:

• Shift work, including nights, Sundays and public holidays.
• Work during nights, Sundays and public holidays.
• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Accelerator Operator Summary

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