Materials Engineer - Polymers and Composites (TE-MSC-SMT-2026-172-LD) — CERN
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Introduction
You will join CERN's Polymer Laboratory within the Superconducting Magnet Technology section to develop and qualify advanced polymer and composite materials.
You will contribute to the design, validation and implementation of innovative materials, used in CERN accelerator systems within a cryogenic, high-voltage and radiation environment. Functions:
- Introduction:
- You will join CERN's Polymer Laboratory within the Superconducting Magnet Technology section to develop and qualify advanced polymer and composite materials.
Application process
- Knowledge and application of mechanical testing (destructive).
- Knowledge and analysis of materials failure.
- Knowledge, application and processing techniques of polymers and composites. Behavioural competencies:
- Working in Teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
- Demonstrating Accountability: taking responsibility for own actions and decisions.
- Solving Problems: identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them.
- Communicating Effectively: listening actively to others and letting others speak. Language skills:
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility and closing date:
Company and context
- 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.
- Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or agents toxic to reproduction.
- Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.
- Use of certain mobile work equipment or equipment used for lifting loads (lifting equipment, bridge cranes, aerial work platforms, etc.) requiring a driving authorisation.
- Operations on electrical installations or in their vicinity (> 1000 Volt AC or 1500 Volt DC) requiring a specific authorisation. Job grade: 6-7 Job reference: TE-MSC-SMT-2026-172-LD
- Field of work: Material and Surface Science
Additional details
- You will contribute to the design, validation and implementation of innovative materials, used in CERN accelerator systems within a cryogenic, high-voltage and radiation environment.
- Master's Degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of material engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or a related field.
- Knowledge of superconducting magnet construction and technologies, or of materials for cryogenic, high-voltage or radiation environments, would be an asset. Technical competencies:
- Knowledge of radiation effects and ageing of materials.
- Knowledge, application and processing techniques of polymers and composites. Behavioural competencies:
- Communicating Effectively: listening actively to others and letting others speak.
- 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 31.08.2026 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:
- Operations on electrical installations or in their vicinity (> 1000 Volt AC or 1500 Volt DC) requiring a specific authorisation. Job reference: TE-MSC-SMT-2026-172-LD
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Knowledge of superconducting magnet construction and technologies, or of materials for cryogenic, high-voltage or radiation environments, would be an asset.
- Technical competencies:
- Knowledge, application and processing techniques of polymers and composites.
- 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 31.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
- Employment Conditions:
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
CERN lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Genève. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does CERN offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with CERN during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Geneva can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at CERN?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to CERN's original listing at jobs.smartrecruiters.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
