ISOLDE System Engineer (SY-STI-TSP-2026-131-GRAP) — CERN
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
The STI group develops technologies that enable particle beam production and studies how particle beams interact with materials.
Its work supports a wide range of activities, from advanced beam technologies to the development of radioactive ion beams for nuclear and particle physics research.
In this role, you will contribute to the upgrade of the ISOLDE Offline Facilities, which are used to develop and test new beam production and manipulation systems before deployment on the accelerator.
- The STI group develops technologies that enable particle beam production and studies how particle beams interact with materials.
- Its work supports a wide range of activities, from advanced beam technologies to the development of radioactive ion beams for nuclear and particle physics research.
- Your responsibilities
- Lead the technical coordination and day-to-day management of the ISOLDE Offline Facilities consolidation project.
- Proven experience in multidisciplinary engineering projects and accelerator technologies.
- Experience in beam production or beam diagnostics.
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- Lead the technical coordination and day-to-day management of the ISOLDE Offline Facilities consolidation project.
- Coordinate activities between different internal technical services and teams.
- Follow project schedules, technical interfaces, procurement activities and installation planning.
- Organise technical meetings, track actions and communicate project progress to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with CERN safety regulations.
- Participate in the preparation of technical specifications, installation documentation and project reports.
- Support the integration and commissioning of upgraded beam delivery and target production infrastructure.
- Contribute to system testing and acceptance.
- Work closely with physicists, engineers and technicians to ensure successful project delivery.
Key requirements
- Proven experience in multidisciplinary engineering projects and accelerator technologies.
- Experience in beam production or beam diagnostics.
- Interest in project management and technical coordination.
- Proven ability to understand complex technical systems involving several engineering disciplines.
- Knowledge of scientific instrumentation, vacuum systems, electrical systems or industrial controls is an advantage.
- Experience gained during studies or research in the fields of experimental physics, accelerator physics or scientific instrumentation would be an advantage. Skills
- Good organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to coordinate activities involving multiple stakeholders.
- Analytical approach to solving technical problems.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to communicate effectively with specialists from different technical domains.
- Capacity to document and report on technical activities and project progress.
Company and context
- At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology.
- Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields.
- Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
- Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe.
- We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose.
- Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.
- If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive.
- Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe!
- TAKE PART!
- More information about us, here: careers.cern
Additional details
- Working with engineers and physicists, you will coordinate technical activities, support installation and commissioning, and help deliver reliable infrastructure for future radioactive ion beam experiments.
- Experience gained during studies or research in the fields of experimental physics, accelerator physics or scientific instrumentation would be an advantage.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility criteria:
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Working hours: 40 hours per week Job flexibility: Fully Onsite Target start date: 01-November-2026 This position involves:
- Interventions in underground installations. Job reference: SY-STI-TSP-2026-131-GRAP Field of work: Applied Physics Benchmark job: 100020 Research Physicist
Notes and original content
- Your profile
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- Eligibility criteria:
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
- Working hours: 40 hours per week
- Job flexibility: Fully Onsite
- Target start date: 01-November-2026
- This position involves:
- Interventions in underground installations.
- Job reference: SY-STI-TSP-2026-131-GRAP
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
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