Experimental Physicist

You will be part of the Experimental Physics Department conducting basic research in particle physics. The role involves contributing to experiment projects, designing and developing detectors, supporting detector operations, analyzing data, and collaborating with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to particle physics experiment projects at CERN.
• Participate in the design and development of experiments and detectors.
• Support the operation and performance of detector systems.
• Analyse experimental data and contribute to physics results.
• Collaborate with international teams and document results.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Physics or a related field.
• Towards the beginning of your career, but have already demonstrated some years of post-doctoral experience in experimental particle physics.
• Experience in data analysis and online/offline software.
• Demonstrated competence in detector hardware and experimental instrumentation.
• Knowledge and application of electromagnetic radiation propagation and interaction with matter.
• Physics analysis and experimental particle physics.
• Particle detectors and interaction of particles with matter.
• Keeps up-to-date with developments in own field of expertise and readily absorbs new information.
• Relates well to all people regardless of category/level within the Organisation.
• Actively promotes safety and encourages others to do the same; respects safety rules and procedures.
• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Skills

• Experimental Particle Physics
• Data Analysis
• Online Software
• Offline Software
• Detector Hardware
• Experimental Instrumentation
• Electromagnetic Radiation Propagation
• Particle Interaction with Matter
• Physics Analysis
• Particle Detectors
• Safety Procedures
• Research Collaboration

Languages

English, French