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.
Applied Physicist / Scientist on Advanced Superconductors Job Description
As an Applied Physicist or Scientist on Advanced Superconductors, you will join a team of scientists and technicians in the CERN TE-MSC-SCD Section, and work on the development, characterization and prototyping of superconductors, high-current superconducting cables and associated electrical devices. You will:
- Take responsibility for the characterization of superconducting materials, strands and cables at liquid helium temperature, including the definition of dedicated experiments on existing or new test installations, test program and analysis of test results.
- Take responsibility for the design of test stations operated at liquid helium temperatures and conceive experiments for the measurement of structural, electrical, magnetic and mechanical properties of superconductors.
- Participate in the activity of the superconductor laboratories, which includes performance of electrical measurements at cryogenic temperatures and design and construction of dedicated sample holders.
- Report on design, manufacturing and test results, both in written form, and presentations, as required.
The activity requires interacting with different teams and services at CERN, as well as external laboratories and industry.
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.
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:
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence is required.
- Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Applied Physicist / Scientist on Advanced Superconductors Job Requirements
Education
- Master's degree in the field of applied physics or electrical engineering, or equivalent. A Ph.D. in any of the above, and in particular in applied superconductivity, would be advantage.
Experience- Proven experience in applied superconductivity, LTS and HTS materials and their applications.
- Experience in electromechanical design of superconducting devices.
- Experience in simulation and analysis in the field of applied superconductivity.
- Experience in the field of cryogenic tests and measurements involving superconductivity (materials and cables, magnets or other devices), data acquisition hardware and software.
- Knowledge of low temperature and high-field material properties
Technical competencies- Knowledge of superconducting materials and High Temperature Superconductivity.
- Electromagnetic calculation & modelling: design, processing and operation of cryogenic stations for electro-magnetic tests.
- Electromagnetic calculation & modelling: electro-magnetic tests: measurement techniques and laboratory activity, precision measurement electronics, data acquisition.
- Knowledge, manufacturing, follow-up and QA of production of SC strands and SC cables.
- Use of Scientific and Engineering software packages.
- Data reduction and modelling techniques for applied physics, with special accent to electromagnetic and thermal phenomena.
- Knowledge of thermodynamics.
Languages- English or French: spoken and written, with the ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports, and/or to make oral presentations. The ability to understand and speak the other language in professional contexts would be an advantage.
Applied Physicist / Scientist on Advanced Superconductors Application Information
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 12.06.2016.
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.
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Applied Physicist / Scientist on Advanced Superconductors Summary
| Education Backgrounds: |
Electrical Engineering
Physics
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| Specialties: |
Design Engineering
Experimental Physics
Mechanics
Research (R&D)
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| Education Level: |
Postgraduate (Masters)
Doctorate (PH.D)
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| Experience: |
0 - 2 years
5 - 10 Years
> 15 years
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| Languages spoken: |
English
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| Job Location: |
Geneva, , Switzerland |
| Keywords: |
Applied Physicist, Scientist, Advanced Superconductors, Prototyping, Electromechanical Design, Applied Superconductivity, Thermodynamics, |
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