Experimental Physicist
CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research
Geneva, Switzerland
You will be part of the Experimental Physics (EP) Department, which carries out basic research. This Department aims at providing a stimulating scientific atmosphere and remains an important reference centre for the European physics community.
Functions
The selected candidate will play an important role in one or more projects of particle physics experiments at CERN, involving the conception and design of experiments, the development and operation of detectors and the analysis of data.
Qualifications
PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of PhD in the field of physics, or equivalent or a related field.
Experience:
- This vacancy notice is addressed to experimental physicists towards the beginning of their careers, but who have already demonstrated some years of post-doctoral experience in the field of particle physics.
- Experience in data analysis, in the use of on-line or off-line software and competence in detector hardware.
Technical competencies:
- Knowledge and application of electromagnetic radiation propagation and interaction with matter.
- Physics analysis.
- Experimental particle physics.
- Particle detectors and interaction of particles with matter.
Behavioural competencies:
- Learning and Sharing Knowledge: keeping up-to-date with developments in own field of expertise and readily absorbing new information Thinking "out of the box" and proposing fresh ideas, insights and methodologies.
- Building Relationships: relating well to all people regardless of category/level within the Organization Understanding how individual differences bring added value to the Organization; promoting complementarities.
- Working in the Interest of the Organization: actively promoting safety and encouraging others to do the same; respecting safety rules and procedures Promoting synergy and cooperation between the various parts of the Organization.
Language skills:
- Ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations in English. Ability to understand and speak French in professional contexts, or the willingness to acquire it.
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