Job Description

Your responsibilities

Research and development of the next generation of quench detection systems based on the recently developed method of injecting arbitrary very low power stimuli. The work will focus on the further development of this technique with a view to possible application on magnet test benches, the LHC, and the FCC. The proposed work will include the development of digitally controlled stimulus generation sources and high precision measurement systems using state of the art electronics. Validation of the developments will include laboratory tests, tests on magnet test benches and in the IT string. The work should also include studies of possible integration with existing quench detection and data acquisition systems.

More information here: https://te-dep.web.cern.ch/machine-protection-and-electrical-integrity-mpe

Your profile

Skills

• Mixed electronics design, embedded systems, programmable logic (VHDL, FPGA), digital signal processing (DSP), DSP implementation in hardware, high speed data acquisition, Ethernet communication, software development (C++/Python)
• 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 Electronics (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 CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 9 January at 23h59 CET.

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

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Target start date: 01-April-2025

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.

Job reference: TE-MPE-EP-2024-194-GRAP

Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering

What we offer

• A monthly stipend ranging between 6212 and 6828 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

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

We are on a Quest. A Journey into discovery like no other. Bring your expertise to our unique work and develop your knowledge and skills at pace. Join world-class subject matter experts on unique projects, in a Quest for greater knowledge and deeper understanding.

Begin your CERN Quest. Take Part!

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN’s mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.