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. Using HTS also opens the door to developing more sustainable particle accelerators with higher operating temperatures.
Part of the bottom-up approach to achieving this goal is the comprehensive characterisation of state-of-the-art HTS conductors from suppliers across the globe, a critical step towards incorporating the HTS technologies into functional accelerator magnets.
As a Research Technician in our team, you will have the opportunity to:
- Contribute to the design and construction of testing fixtures to assess the electrical and mechanical properties of HTS conductors;
- Collaborate with scientists to improve existing measurement facilities;
- Engage in HTS sample preparation, ensuring the materials are ready for testing and analysis;
- Contribute to advanced HTS material testing at room temperature and cryogenic conditions. If you are passionate about advancing technology and eager to contribute to a project that could redefine the future of accelerator technology, we want to hear from you.
More information here: https://hfm.web.cern.ch/
Who we are looking for
Skills and/or knowledge
Electrical measurements Mechanical design Knowledge of applied superconductivity and/or cryogenic measurements 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 Electrical, mechanical engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma.You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.Additional Information
Job closing date: January 19 at 23:59 PM (midnight) CET.
Job reference: TE-MSC-HSD-2023-20-GRAE
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Target start date: 01-May-2024