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AppliedPhysicist-FutureSuperconductingDetectorMagnets
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“Applied Physicist - Future Superconducting Detector Magnets at CERN. Skills: Superconducting magnet design, Superconductor R&D, Finite element analysis. Conduct conceptual studies. Conduct finite-element studies”
Industry & Context.
Analytical studies; Finite-element studies
Exposure to electromagnetic fields, Medical clearance required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree with 2-6 years experience, PhD with 0-3 years experience, National of CERN Member State, Never had CERN fellow contract
Nice to Have
Commitment to learn French
What You'll Do.
Conduct conceptual studies
Conduct finite-element studies
Support magnet system design
Support magnet system optimisation
Participate in conductor R&D
Assist with conductor prototyping
Assist with demonstrator manufacturing
Assist with experimental testing
Characterise conductor samples
Evaluate superconducting properties
Evaluate thermal properties
Evaluate electrical properties
Evaluate mechanical properties
Supervise junior contributors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multidisciplinary team environments
Communication Scope
Present outcomes; Document outcomes
Full Job Description
This project focuses on the conceptual designs and conductor studies for large superconducting detector magnets planned for the Future Circular Collider (FCC-ee) at CERN, the proposed successor to the Large Hadron Collider. The work involves designing large superconducting solenoids that generate strong magnetic fields to help identify and measure particles produced in electron-positron collisions. Responsibilities include analytical and finite-element studies of magnet windings, including thermal behavior, cryogenic cooling, and mechanical performance. The role also includes supporting conductor R&D through studies and prototyping of low- and high-temperature superconductors. Additional tasks involve manufacturing, testing and characterising conductor samples for their superconducting, thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. Your responsibilities: * Conduct conceptual and finite-element studies of superconducting detector magnets, including cold mass geometry, thermal behaviour, cryogenic cooling, and mechanical performance. * Support the design and optimisation of superconducting magnet systems for future particle detector applications. * Participate in conductor R&D activities involving both low-temperature and high-temperature superconductors. * Assist with conductor prototyping, demonstrator manufacturing, and experimental testing campaigns. * Characterise conductor samples by evaluating their superconducting, thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. * This role includes team supervision responsibilities. Your profile: * Background in superconductivity and superconducting technologies. * Experience with superconducting magnet design and superconductor studies. * Knowledge of materials science and characterisation techniques. * Familiarity with experimental physics and cryogenic systems. * Experience with analytical and finite-element analysis methods. Skills: * Finite element analysis skills using commercial software such as Ansys and COMSOL. * C
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