Your responsibilities

You will become member of the interdisciplinary target group (SY-STI-RBS) within CERNs Accelerator Systems Department, bridging across scientific fields such as nuclear physics, material science, atomic physics and chemistry. With more than 50 years of experience in the domain of radioactive ion beam production and numerous international collaborations in this field, you can find an environment to accelerate your career.
We are looking for an experienced Material Scientist to drive the development of next generation target materials for the production of radioactive ion beams for the CERN-ISOLDE experiment.

ISOLDE is an experiment dedicated to the production of radioactive ion beams for physics research using the isotope separation on-line method (ISOL). 

In this position, you will:
- lead the development of novel target materials exploiting ISOLDE's chemical laboratory as well as the new nano-laboratory dedicated to the development and production of (nano-) actinide materials;
- drive development, characterization and production with the aim to deliver optimized materials;
- take part in the operation and evaluation of target-ion source systems at ISOLDE.;
- complement the group's effort of extending the chemical laboratory infrastructure.

Your profile

Skills and/or knowledge

• Experience with glovebox systems;
• Experience with handling of radioactive materials;
• Experience with Handling of nanometric materials;
• Experience with Project management would be an advantage.
• Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• You have a professional background in Applied Sciences (or a related field) and have either:
  • a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
  • or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
• You have never had a fellow or graduate contract before.

Job closing date: 21.01.2024 at 23:59h (midnight) CET.

Job reference: SY-STI-RBS-2023-88-GRAP

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

This position requires:

• Work in Radiation Areas.

What we offer

• A monthly stipend ranging between 6194 and 6808 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.
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

About us

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