Are you an experienced Applied Physicist or Electrical Engineer? Are you attracted by the idea of joining one of the the world’s largest team of superconducting specialists? Contribute your skills to support development and characterization of superconductors, superconducting cables and associated electrical devices designed for the superconducting magnets and transmission lines at the LHC. Take part!
Introduction
Applied Physicist or Electrical Engineer in the TE Department, Magnets, Superconductors and Cryostats Group (MSC), Superconductors and Superconducting Devices Section (SCD).
You will join the Technology Department (TE) that is responsible for technologies which are specific to existing particle accelerators, facilities and future projects. More specifically you will integrate the Magnets, Superconductors and Cryostats (TE-MSC) Group which is responsible for the:
- Design, construction and measurements of superconducting and normal conducting Magnets for the CERN accelerator complex.
- Integration in the CERN accelerator complex, magnet cryostats and magnet quality control.
- Support to operation of the accelerators for magnets, magnet performance, devices (current leads).
- Development of associated technologies, namely superconductors, insulation and polymers, superconducting electrical devices and magnetic measurements for present and future accelerators.
Within this group, you will be part of the Superconductor and Devices Section (TE-MSC-SCD), which is responsible for:
- Superconducting materials, wires, tapes and cables for the CERN accelerators.
- Superconducting devices, e.g. current leads and electrical transfer lines.
- Laboratories for characterization of advanced superconducting materials.
Functions
As an applied physicist or electrical engineer, you will join a team of scientists and technicians in the CERN TE-MSC-SCD Section, and work on the development, characterization and prototyping of superconductors, high-current superconducting cables and associated electrical devices. You will:
- Take responsibility for the characterization of high-current superconducting transfer lines operated in helium gas environments, including the definition of test programs and analysis of test results.
- Participate in the construction and measurement of superconducting systems, i.e. high current cables, current leads, electrical transfer lines and associated devices, designed to build and to feed the LHC superconducting magnets.
- Participate in the activity of the superconductor laboratories, which includes performance of electrical measurements at cryogenic temperatures and design and construction of dedicated sample holders.
- Participate in the follow-up of contracts for the procurement of large quantities of superconducting strand and cables, with the responsibility for the performance of qualification measurements.
- Report on design, manufacturing and test results, both in written form, and presentations, as required.
The activity requires interacting with different teams and services at CERN, as well as external laboratories and industry.
Qualification required
Master’s Degree in the field of applied physics or electrical engineering, or equivalent.
A Ph.D. in any of the above, and knowledge of applied superconductivity would be advantage.
Experience and competencies
The experience required for this post is:
- Experience in applied superconductivity, LTS and HTS materials and their applications, and specifically in relation with magnet technology and power transmission cables.
- Electromechanical design and electromechanical construction. Some experience in simulation and analysis in the field of applied superconductivity.
- Experience in the field of cryogenic tests and measurements, involving superconductivity (materials and cables, magnets or other devices), data acquisition hardware and software.
- Knowledge of low temperature and high-field material properties.
The technical competencies required for this post are:
- Knowledge of superconducting materials and High Temperature Superconductivity.
- Knowledge, manufacturing, follow-up and QA of production of SC strands and SC cables.
- Requirements definition and management.
- Knowledge of thermodynamics.
- Design, processing and operation of stations for power tests : Measurement techniques and laboratory activity, precision measurement electronics, data acquisition.
The behavioural competencies required for this post are:
- Achieving results: dividing extensive work / projects into manageable sub-tasks with clearly defined milestones.
- Solving problems: being open to original ideas and creative options by which to address issues; continually driving change by seeking new ways to improve outcomes.
- Working in teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.
- Communicating effectively: delivering presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusting style and content to the audience; responding calmly and confidently to questions; Ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
The language competencies required are:
- English or French: spoken and written, with the ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports, and/or to make oral presentations. The ability to understand and speak the other language in professional contexts would be an advantage.
Note on Employment Conditions
CERN offers a limited-duration contract for a period of 4 years. Limited-duration contracts shall terminate by default on their date of expiry.
Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
These functions require:
- A valid driving licence.
- Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- 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.
Application deadline: 25/02/2015
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