Job Description
Join us in a place that can be hotter than the centre of the sun, and colder than the vacuum of space, at the very same time. This is the smartest way to learn more than you can imagine and see your work travel at the speed of light. Almost. This is the fastest way to give your career momentum.
This is your Origin. Where your career begins. Take part!
One of the goals of the High Field Magnet (HFM) Programme at CERN is to explore High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet technology for accelerator applications that go beyond the limits of low-temperature superconductors such as Nb3Sn. The outcomes of the HTS activities are expected to help push the accelerator magnet technology beyond the 16 T threshold. The use of HTS also opens the door for the development of more sustainable particle accelerators with higher operating temperatures.
Part of the bottom-up approach to achieving this goal is the comprehensive characterisation of the state-of-the-art HTS conductors and the development of superconducting cable geometries compatible with both the HTS material and the final application in accelerator magnets.
As an Applied Physicist, you will be contributing to the:
HTS material advanced characterisation;Measurement of electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties as a function of operating parameters, including temperature and magnetic field;Development and assessment of HTS cable geometries utilizing FEM modelling to optimize performance metrics such as current carrying capacity, mechanical strength, and thermal stability;Development and construction of coil prototypes, and associated instrumentation. Performing cryogenic testing, and FEM model validation.More information here: https://hfm.web.cern.ch/
Who we are looking for
Skills and/or knowledge
Materials science (physical properties);Electrical measurements;Scripting (data analysis);Knowledge of applied superconductivity preferred;FEM modelling and LabVIEW experience would be an advantage;Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.Eligibility criteria:
You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.You have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) by the application deadline.Your highest educational qualification is either a bachelor's or master's degree.You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.Applicants without university degree are not eligible.Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.Additional Information
Job closing date: January 19 at 23:59 PM (CET).
Job reference: TE-MSC-HSD-2023-18-GRAE
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Target start date: 01-July-2024
What we offer
A monthly stipend ranging between 5119 and 5631 Swiss Francs (net of tax).Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.30 days of paid leave per year.On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.About us
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.
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