Introduction

Target physicist for ion beam production in the Engineering department (EN), Sources, Targets and Interactions Group (STI), Radioactive Beam Sources section (RBS).

The ISOLDE facility is dedicated to the production and study of exotic radioactive isotopes, used in a wide range of research fields including nuclear and atomic physics, solid-state physics, biology, medicine, and materials science.

Isotopes are produced in thick targets via proton-induced spallation, fission and fragmentation reactions, and delivered to experiments in the form of radioactive ion beams. The proton beam is provided by the CERN PS-Booster Synchrotron, and has an energy of 1.4 GeV and an average intensity of 2 uA.

The EN-STI-RBS section is responsible for target development and production, the target stations, and the technical infrastructure of the ISOLDE Facility.

Functions

As Target and Ion Source Physicist, you will:

.Assure the production of approximately 30 target units per year with respect to the ISOLDE physics' schedule.

.Characterize and document the performance and production rate of all target units.

.Participate in all aspects of target development for the enhancement of ion beam production and quality. Initiate innovative ideas for the production of new ion beams.

.Provide input and feedback to technical and scientific committees with regards to ion beam production and techniques.

.Stay informed about the physics program and machine performance both at ISOLDE and other radioactive ion beam institutes.

.Supervise students and associates for R&D studies and support to operation.

Qualification required

Master's degree in the field of applied physics, or equivalent.

Experience and competencies

The experience required for this post is:

.The successful candidate will have good experience of working in a research facility.

.Experience in the following fields are also desirable :

.Ionization techniques.

.Material science with emphasis on behaviour under extreme conditions.

.Radiation detection methods.

.Operation of target and ion source systems.

.A knowledge of mechanical engineering, vacuum techniques and beam instrumentation would be an added advantage.

The technical competencies required for this post are:

.Design and development of beam sources.

.Knowledge of radioactive decay and spectroscopy.

.Knowledge of radio-chemistry.

.Thermal analysis & modelling.

.Organisation, planning and control.

The behavioural competencies required for this post are:

.Leading with strength and credibility: treating own staff equitably and fairly; being consistent in behaviour towards all team members; delivering on promises made to the team; coordinating team activities and assignments with a view to allowing the staff members to assure a healthy balance between work and personal life; providing honest, constructive and developmental feedback to own staff; being able to take a firm stand and point out performance or behaviour that falls below expected standards; taking appropriate corrective action.

.Achieving results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations; objectively assessing and monitoring own work; regularly reporting on progress and advising of any changes in schedule or priorities; having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.

.Building relationships: showing appreciation for the ideas and contributions of others and encourages others to express their views, even if controversial; demonstrating an appropriate sense of humour; relating well to all people regardless of category/lev

Stunden pro Woche:
Limited-duration contract for a period of 5 years.

Angestelltenname: CERN

Arbeitgeber-Adresse: ROUTE DE MEYRIN 385, 1217 MEYRIN

Form von Kontakt:
Alexandre Lagopoulos Tel: +41 22 767 87 21, e-post: alexandre.lagopoulos (at) cern.ch

Arbeitgeber Telefonnummer: +41227678721

Stellenkurzbeschreibung: Physiker und Astronomen

Land: Schweiz

Vertragslaufzeit: Unbefristet

Vertragstyp: Vollzeit

Erforderliche Ausbildung: Keine Angabe

Erfahrung: siehe Beschreibung

Quelle des Stellenangebots:
Arbetsförmedlingen, Öffentliche Arbeitsverwaltungen, Schweden

Fahrerlaubnis: Nein

Wie Sie sich bewerben: Weitere Angaben (siehe Beschreibung)