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The Beam Instrumentation (BI) group is in charge of the instrumentation for beam parameters across the Accelerator Complex. Large amounts of data are produced either as beam measurements or as information related to the system components (e.g. mechanics, analog/digital electronics). 

BI has developed a framework to systematically analyze this data, based on existing tools (e.g. Spark based NXCALS logging system, Python and its associated data analysis libraries, and Openshift and Django for application development)

You will work in the improvements of the tools to include more anomaly detection algorithms, flexible scheduling of jobs and improved notification of relevant results. This will be done in collaboration with other groups with similar needs.

You will also work on specific analysis for Beam Position Monitors (BPM) such as  time synchronization integrity checks, tracking of orbit drifts or optical lines power monitoring.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State;
• You have a Master’s degree and between 2 and 6 years’ experience or PhD with up to 3 years of relevant experience in software development for data analytics or other related field;
• You should have a working knowledge of English or French.

Skills and/or knowledge:

• Excellent knowledge of Python programming;
• Good knowledge of data analysis techniques and tools;
• Knowledge of Linux;
• Knowledge of electronics systems or beam instrumentation would be an asset.

What we offer: 

• An employment contract of in principle 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months;
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French;
• A monthly stipend ranging between 6050 and 6650 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.

 How to Apply:

You will need the following documents to complete your application:

• A CV;
• A scanned PDF of your most recent relevant qualification;
• We recommend to add two recent letters of recommendation, giving an overview of your academic and/or professional achievements. You can upload these letters at the time of application if you have them to hand. You will also be provided with a link as soon as you have submitted your application to forward to your referees to upload their letters confidentially.

The earliest expected start date for selected candidates is May 2023.

Ready to take part? Then please submit your application by 23 January 2023 at  midnight (12.00 AM CEST).