Research Fellowship (Applied Physics & Engineering)

You will carry out post-doctoral research activities in applied physics and engineering within CERN’s Experimental Physics Department. You will contribute to the design, development, deployment and operation of physics experiments or experimental setups, working collaboratively in a large international environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct post-doctoral research activities in applied physics and engineering within CERN’s Experimental Physics Department.
• Contribute to the design, development, deployment and operation of physics experiments or experimental setups.
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers and technical experts on large-scale experimental projects involving advanced technologies.
• Contribute to the analysis, documentation and dissemination of results within the experimental collaborations.

Requirements

• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State (a few exceptions possible annually).
• By the application deadline, you have a PhD (or will obtain it within six months), and no more than 3 years’ research experience after completion of your PhD degree. Candidates with experience up to 6 years may exceptionally be considered.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• You have a good knowledge of English or French.
• You have a strong background in applied physics, engineering or a closely related field.
• You have research experience in applied physics and engineering, ideally linked to the design, development or operation of experimental systems.
• You are interested in pursuing a career in research or academia and in taking an active role within a research project.
• You are motivated to contribute to large-scale experimental programmes in an international research environment.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to experimental systems and technologies.
• You are able to work collaboratively within large, international and multidisciplinary teams.
• You communicate effectively in a scientific and technical environment.
• You are able to work independently while contributing to shared project objectives.
• Your PhD is in the fields of Applied Physics and Engineering.

Skills

• Applied Physics
• Engineering
• Experimental Systems Design
• Experimental Systems Development
• Experimental Systems Operation
• Research Project Participation
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Scientific Communication
• Technical Communication
• Collaborative Research
• Independent Research
• Post-Doctoral Research
• Large-Scale Experimental Programmes

Languages

English, French