Detector Scientist

The Detector Scientist will contribute to the ATLAS Phase-II upgrade by assembling, testing, and integrating silicon pixel detector modules for the Inner Tracker (ITk). The role involves supporting production processes, developing software tools, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality detector construction and integration.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test silicon pixel detector modules used in particle physics experiments.
• Support and improve production processes to achieve and maintain high throughput levels.
• Contribute to increasing the parallelisation of testing procedures in laboratory environments.
• Develop and maintain in-house software tools to optimise workflows and analyse test data.
• Work with databases to record, track, and evaluate measurement results.
• Present progress and results to internal teams and the wider project community.
• Assist in upgrading laboratory equipment and procedures to meet evolving project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, physicists, and technicians in a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the integration of assembled detector modules into larger sub-systems of the ATLAS ITk Pixel detector.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience with the assembly, testing, and characterisation of silicon detector modules or similar systems.
• Practical experience with laboratory instrumentation such as probe stations, metrology systems, or optical inspection instruments.
• Ability to perform quality control measurements and evaluate results with attention to accuracy and repeatability.
• Experience in automating laboratory procedures and data acquisition using programming languages such as Python.
• Familiarity with data analysis, database tools, and documentation systems used in detector production or similar environments.
• Experience working in large, international research collaborations and contributing to common infrastructure or shared facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and deliver results under tight schedules in a production environment.
• Studies focused on Physics or Electronics.
• English spoken and written, with a commitment to learn French.

Skills

• Silicon Detector Assembly
• Detector Module Testing
• Detector Characterisation
• Laboratory instrumentation use
• Probe Station Operation
• Metrology Systems
• Optical Inspection Instruments
• Quality Control Measurements
• Data evaluation
• Laboratory Automation
• Python Programming
• Data Analysis
• Database Management Tools
• Documentation Systems
• Production Environment
• Research Collaboration
• Physics
• Electronics

Languages

English, French