Gaseous Detector Physicist (EP-DT-DD-2024-132-GRAP)

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Job Description

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will join the Gaseous Detector Development (GDD) lab of the Detector Technology (DT) Group of the Experimental Physics (EP) Department.

The GDD lab is developing novel MicroPattern Gaseous Detectors (MPGDs) including GEMs, Micromegas and THGEMs, to meet the stringent requirement of future applications. This position is dedicated to advance precise timing detectors for particle and photon detection at the level of tens of picoseconds as well as optical readout technology for detectors that are relevant in the context of the CERN EP strategic R&D programme on technologies for future experiments. The R&D on precise timing detectors is aligned with activities of the DRD1 collaboration, specifically WP7 - Timing Detectors.

Specifically, you will:

• Design and construct precise timing detector prototypes.
• Evaluate detector performance with a focus on timing and spatial resolution:
  • Perform lab-based detector characterization
  • Conduct test beam campaigns
• Exploit synergies with the EP-DT MicroPattern Technologies workshop (MPT) for resistive detector manufacturing and with the Thin Film and Glass (TFG) workshop for photocathode production
• Develop photon detectors based on precise timing gaseous detectors
• Advance optically read out MPGDs with a focus on high spatial resolution and low material budget - Play a key role in developing advanced detectors, supporting CERN's EP R&D program.

More information here: https://gdd.web.cern.ch

Your profile

Skills and/or knowledge

• Experience in detector development and characterization.
• Strong understanding of gaseous detector physics.
• Experience of precise timing techniques would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• You have a professional background in Applied Physics (or related field) (or a related field) and have either:
  • a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
  • or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 14.08.2024 at 12:00 AM (midnight) CEST.

Job reference: EP-DT-DD-2024-132-GRAP

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Target start date: 01-October-2024

This position requires:

• Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays.
• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

What we offer

• A monthly stipend ranging between 6212 and 6828 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
• 30 days of paid leave per year.
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

About us

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