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Organization: CERN - European ORganization for Nuclear Research

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Field: Engineering

Requirements:

Qualification required

PhD in Physics or Engineering. Experience and competencies

* At least 3 years’ practical experience in testing, installation, operation and maintenance of detector systems, in particular solid-state, in particle physics experimental setups;

* Good knowledge of physics processes, related to particle interaction with solid-state detectors and radiation-induced damages;

* Good knowledge of detector control systems and software tools;

* Practical experience with detector tests in fixed-target beam lines and basic knowledge of LHC beam instrumentation and machine operation aspects;

* Familiarity with CERN safety radiation protection rules;

* Experience with physics software packages like GEANT4 or FLUKA is an advantage;

* Good communication skills, both oral and written;

* Drive and initiative, with a strong team spirit;

* Good knowledge of English, basic knowledge of the French or an undertaking to acquire it.

Abstract:

TOTEM (TOTal Elastic and diffractive cross section Measurement, TOTEM) is one of the smaller experiments at the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

Description:

Founded in 1954 in Geneva, CERN - the European Organization for Nuclear Research is the world's most advanced fundamental research institute for particle physics. Over the last 50 years, it has become a prime example of international collaboration with currently 20 European Member States.

CERN is currently looking for a

Physicist or Engineer Functions

As an applied physicist or engineer within the PH-TOT group, you will operate and maintain the TOTEM Roman Pot detector systems, participate in the detector data analysis and contribute to the future upgrade activities on radiation-hard detectors. More specifically, you will:

* Operate the RP detectors and write associated technical documentation;

* Follow-up detector performance and optimize the operational parameters;

* Organise and coordinate technical meetings with representatives from different departments;

* Schedule and coordinate interventions during LHC technical stops and shut down periods, and supervise technical staff;

* Set up and coordinate test beam activities, test and validate new solid state detector components;

* Be involved in all aspects of radiation protection optimization, including taking responsibility for the role of the Radiation Safety Officer for the TOTEM experiment

Deadline: 29-06-2011

Contacts:

Link: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=cmVjcnVpdG1lbnQuMTAxMTAuMzA3MUBjZXJuLmFwbGl0cmFrLm...

Email: recruitment.10110.3071@cern.aplitrak.com

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