Applied Physicist - Beam-Dust Interactions

Lead the development of a novel experimental setup to study beam-dust interactions in accelerator environments, combining computational studies and hands-on testing to advance accelerator research. Conduct research, develop physics models, and propose mitigation strategies to minimize dust-induced beam losses.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a dedicated test stand to study beam-dust interactions in accelerator environments.
• Conduct cutting-edge research in collaboration with experts in beam physics, machine protection, and vacuum technology.
• Develop and apply physics models for the charging and release mechanisms of macroscopic dust grains on conducting and insulating surfaces.
• Design and execute experimental tests to validate theoretical models.
• Investigate controlled methods for producing and reproducing beam-dust interaction events.
• Identify and propose mitigation strategies to minimise dust-induced beam losses in future accelerator facilities.

Requirements

• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State (excluding Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals due to ceiling limits).
• By the application deadline, you have a master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation.
• You are not eligible with only a bachelor’s degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Demonstrated experience in modelling physics phenomena.
• Experience in setting up and conducting laboratory experiments, including measurement analysis.
• Experience with numerical simulations and scientific computing would be an asset.
• Your studies focused on Physics or related field.
• Solid understanding of particle accelerators and beam physics.
• Strong foundation in classical electrodynamics.
• Proficiency in scientific programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with experts from different technical domains.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions.
• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Skills

• Physics Modelling
• Laboratory Experimentation
• Measurement Analysis
• Numerical Simulations
• Scientific Computing
• Particle Accelerator Operation
• Beam Physics
• Classical Electrodynamics
• Scientific Programming
• Python
• Matlab
• Experimental Setup Development
• Research
• Mitigation Strategies

Languages

English, French