Applied Physicist for Surface Analysis - Staff at CERN

Field of Interest:physics.acc-phys, physics-other
Deadline: 2017-10-18
Region: Europe

Job description:
Applied Physicist for Surface Analysis in the Technology Department (TE).

As an applied physicist for surface analysis in the TE-VSC-SCC Section, you will:

• Play a leading role in the operation of the surface analysis systems in the dedicated laboratories of the section (XPS, SEY) and provide the interpreted results in technical reports to collaborators.
• Give advice in order to apply the best analytical methods for a required subject by collaborating with the teams in charge of chemical, physical-chemical and microscopy analysis.
• Take part in the R&D projects involving surface analysis and surface characterization for applications in the LHC, injectors and experiments of CERN.
• Coordinate the improvement of the existing facilities of surface analysis.
• Promote the collaborations with external institutes to access to surface analytical techniques which are not presently available at CERN.
• Write technical reports and scientific publications.

Qualification required

PhD (Doctorate) in the fields of physics or material science, or equivalent.

Experience and competencies:

• Proven experience in operation of surface analysis instrumentation and surface characterization by electron spectroscopies.
• Demonstrated experience in surface analysis data handling and interpretation.
• Previous experience in a research and development environment.
• Proven experience in development of instrumentation to be used in ultrahigh vacuum.
• Surface analysis: knowledge in fundamental and applied surface science.
• Knowledge of surface properties.
• Knowledge of materials for UHV technology: knowledge of instrumentation for UHV technology.
• Good knowledge of English is required; ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations.
• Basic knowledge of French or an undertaking to acquire it rapidly.

Application deadline 18.10.2017

We offer a limited-duration contract for a period of 5 years.
These functions require:

• Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and public holidays.
• Work in radiation areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

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