CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research calls vacancy for qualified, experienced and dynamic Magnet Scientist.

Position Summary

The Magnet Scientist will join the Magnet Design and Technology (MDT) Section, part of the Superconductors and Cryostats (MSC) Group within the Technology (TE) Department. It is responsible for the superconducting magnet design and technology for the full range, from functional specification to the construction of short prototypes. The Section also designs the studies of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) upgrade and future projects, by involving superconducting magnets; performs superconducting magnet performance analysis and feedback on the design; maintains the Magnetic model of the LHC as well as provides support to beam commissioning and operation; is responsible for the superconducting magnet insulation development; and also provides CERN-wide support for polymer casting and rapid prototyping.

Responsibilities 

The newly recruit Magnet Scientist will perform the following duties at Magnet Design and Technology Section

• Develop magnets for existing and future accelerators, from beam specifications, through conceptual design, engineering, prototyping, and construction;
• Be a driving and innovative force in the development of new types of superconducting accelerator magnets as well as their technology, seizing opportunities for applications of the new technologies to other fields;
• Act as an expert user of design and analysis tools, including commercial and in-house software, and also drive their development, evolution, and application;
• Take initiatives for, and drive collaborative projects with other institutes;
• Lead teams of physicists, engineers, and technicians working on superconducting accelerator magnet modeling, design and construction.

Education and Experience 

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. or equivalent in the field of applied physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a related field.
• Extensive demonstrated and recognized experience in superconducting magnet design and construction.
• Similarly, mastery of electromagnetic, mechanical and thermal modeling, including customization and development.
• Demonstrated experience in leading magnet design and construction projects.
• Furthermore, experience in leading combined teams of physicists, engineers, and technicians.

CERN

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (also known as CERN) is the European research organization. It operates the largest Particles Physics laboratory in the world. This 1954 established organization has 23 member countries altogether. Using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, scientists of CERN studies basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that collide together at close to the speed of light. In general, CERN’s main function is to provide the particle accelerators and other infrastructure for high-energy physics research. And as a result, numerous experiments have been constructed at CERN through international collaborations.