Technician (accelerator operation) in the Beam Department (BE), Operations Group (OP), Proton Synchrotron Section (PS).
The Operations group is responsible for the operation of the entire CERN accelerator complex, which currently consists of two Linacs, five synchrotrons and five experimental areas. In addition to the varied proton, antiproton and heavy ion experimental programs, the complex also supplies protons and heavy ions to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and the Operations Group is responsible for LHC operation. In addition to this the group is responsible for the operation of CERN's technical infrastructure.
Description
Functions
As member of the PS operations team, you will:
Oversee the operation of the PS accelerator and the associated Experimental Facilities on a shift basis, ensuring the application of safety rules.
Work closely with accelerator physicists and setup and optimize the accelerator operation.
Outside periods of accelerator operation, assist the technical infrastructure team with the operation of CERN's technical infrastructure, if required.
Outside periods of shifts, and after a training period, you will participate in software or hardware related development and maintenance for one or more of the accelerators in the complex.
Your main activities will consist of:
Monitoring the accelerator and beam production status and act promptly in case of issues arising.
Adjusting machine parameters in order to ensure beam characteristics for the experiments are according to the specifications.
Troubleshooting beam physics and technical accelerator related problems, using a range of powerful diagnostic tools.
Qualification required
Higher technical diploma in the field of physics, computing, electronics, electricity or electro-mechanics, or equivalent.
The experience required for this post is:
Initial work experience in a technical or scientific environment.
Experience in the field of physics, computing, electronics, electricity or electro-mechanics.
The technical competencies required for this post are:
Accelerator operation.
Accelerator performance analysis & optimization.
Commissioning & maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment.
Programming/Software development.
Eligibility and closing date Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation. 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 21 member states.
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Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Technology - Instrumentation technology
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)