Applied Physicist for Surface Analysis Job in , , 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.

Applied Physicist for Surface Analysis Job Description

Applied Physicist for Surface Analysis in the Technology Department (TE).

You will join: 
The Surface Coatings and Chemistry section (SCC), taking care of the surface and chemical analyses, thin film coatings by PVD and surface finishing. The surface analysis laboratory provides a CERN-wide support in subjects related to surface properties encountered in the development and operation of accelerators.

The tasks encompass evaluation of performance of getter coatings, investigation of peculiar phenomena such as "beam scrubbing", measurements of secondary electrons yield (SEY) of coatings to prevent electron multipacting, identification of surface contamination in ultrahigh vacuum systems, and qualification of materials and surface finishing for vacuum chambers of accelerators. 

As an applied physicist for surface analysis in the TE-VSC-SCC Section, you will:

• Play a leading role in the operation of the surface analysis systems in the dedicated laboratories of the section (XPS, SEY) and provide the interpreted results in technical reports to collaborators.
• Give advice in order to apply the best analytical methods for a required subject by collaborating with the teams in charge of chemical, physical-chemical and microscopy analysis.
• Take part in the R&D projects involving surface analysis and surface characterization for applications in the LHC, injectors and experiments of CERN.
• Coordinate the improvement of the existing facilities of surface analysis.
• Promote the collaborations with external institutes to access to surface analytical techniques which are not presently available at CERN.
• Write technical reports and scientific publications.

Applied Physicist for Surface Analysis Job Requirements

Qualification required:

PhD (Doctorate) in the fields of physics or material science, or equivalent.

Experience and competencies:

• Proven experience in operation of surface analysis instrumentation and surface characterization by electron spectroscopies.
• Demonstrated experience in surface analysis data handling and interpretation.
• Previous experience in a research and development environment.
• Proven experience in development of instrumentation to be used in ultrahigh vacuum.
• Surface analysis: knowledge in fundamental and applied surface science.
• Knowledge of surface properties.
• Knowledge of materials for UHV technology: knowledge of instrumentation for UHV technology.
• Good knowledge of English is required; ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations.
• Basic knowledge of French or an undertaking to acquire it rapidly.

Applied Physicist for Surface Analysis Application Information

These functions require:

• Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and public holidays.
• Work in radiation areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Applied Physicist for Surface Analysis Summary

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