Applied Physicist for CMS Inner Detectors (EP-CMS-ID-2026-153-LD) — CERN
NewCHF 60'500 - 91'500
CERN · Geneva, GENEVA, Switzerland (GE)
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Role overview
Introduction
You will develop algorithms, FPGA firmware, and data acquisition systems for CMS online luminosity measurement, beam monitoring, and Tracker calibration for the High Luminosity LHC, and coordinate such developments.
This involves Integrating and commissioning back-end systems for luminosity and tracking detectors, enabling real-time data processing and precision luminosity measurements. Functions:
- Introduction:
- You will develop algorithms, FPGA firmware, and data acquisition systems for CMS online luminosity measurement, beam monitoring, and Tracker calibration for the High Luminosity LHC, and coordinate such developments.
Application process
- You are asked to provide at least one reference letter as part of your application. Experience:
- Hands-on experience with detector laboratories, electronics prototyping, and test beam operations.
- Strong experience in FPGA firmware development (VHDL or similar HDL) and real-time data processing, ideally in particle physics detectors.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate and troubleshoot complex systems spanning firmware, software, and detector hardware, from the detector frontend through to the data output.
- Experience with data analysis, detector efficiency and calibration studies, and the statistical methods relevant to performance evaluation.
- Experience in supervising or mentoring students or junior colleagues, including selecting candidates and adapting guidance to individual strengths. Technical competencies:
- Simulation, design and development of trigger, data acquisition chains: including FPGA-based electronics.
- Simulation, design and development of (parts of) detectors.
Company and context
- Working in the Interest of the Organization: setting ambitious, challenging but realistic goals; being ready to take initiatives and calculated risks in the interest of CERN.
- Leading with Strength and Credibility: making timely decisions that balance systematic analysis with decisiveness; dealing with difficulties in a timely manner. Language skills:
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility and closing date:
- 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.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.
- Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed. Job grade: 6-7 Job reference: EP-CMS-ID-2026-153-LD Field of work: Applied Physics Benchmark Job Title: Applied Physicist Global Benefits
- A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Additional details
- This involves Integrating and commissioning back-end systems for luminosity and tracking detectors, enabling real-time data processing and precision luminosity measurements.
- PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Physics or a related field.
- You are asked to provide at least one reference letter as part of your application.
- Experience in supervising or mentoring students or junior colleagues, including selecting candidates and adapting guidance to individual strengths. Technical competencies:
- Effective communicator across multidisciplinary teams, able to maintain constructive working relationships and coordinate technical interfaces with diverse contributors. Behavioural competencies:
- Leading with Strength and Credibility: making timely decisions that balance systematic analysis with decisiveness; dealing with difficulties in a timely manner.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 16.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST. Employment Conditions:
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Hybrid This position involves:
- Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence.
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Experience in supervising or mentoring students or junior colleagues, including selecting candidates and adapting guidance to individual strengths.
- Technical competencies:
- Effective communicator across multidisciplinary teams, able to maintain constructive working relationships and coordinate technical interfaces with diverse contributors.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills:
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 16.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
- Employment Conditions:
