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AppliedPhysicist-n_TOFFacility
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“Applied Physicist - n_TOF Facility at CERN. Skills: Neutron physics, Monte Carlo simulation. Optimize facility performance. Contribute to neutronics validation”
Industry & Context.
Work in Radiation Areas, Interventions underground, Stand-by duty, Work nights, Sundays, holidays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree with 2-6 years experience, PhD with <= 3 years experience, National of CERN Member State, Never had CERN contract
Nice to Have
Fluka knowledge
What You'll Do.
Optimize facility performance
Contribute to neutronics validation
Benchmark neutron data libraries
Redesign collimation system
Design neutron transmission station
Quantify secondary radiation
Mitigate secondary radiation
Use FLUKA for modelling
Refine low-energy neutron transport
Gain experience in operations
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Spoken English; Written English
Full Job Description
The [nTOF facility](https://home.cern/science/experiments/ntof/) at CERN provides high-intensity, wide-energy neutron beams for high-precision studies in nuclear astrophysics and medical applications. This position will focus on simulation studies with the aim of optimising the facilities performance. You will contribute to neutronics validation and benchmarking of the latest neutron data libraries. The work will include the redesign of a collimation system as well as the design of a dedicated neutron transmission measurement station. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in the operations experimental facilities as part of the local support team for n_TOF. Your responsibilities * Simulation studies for n_TOF facility physics performance optimisation and future program. * Redesign of a collimation system as well as the design of a dedicated neutron transmission measurement station. * Quantifying and mitigating secondary radiation through optimised shielding configurations and design modifications. * Use of FLUKA for advanced Monte Carlo modelling, including refinement of low-energy neutron transport, such as self-shielding effects in the unresolved resonance region and Doppler broadening corrections. * Neutronics validation and benchmarking of the latest neutron data libraries. Your profile * Experience in using Monte Carlo transport codes for physics experiments. * Experience performing studies in the field of neutron physics / neutronics. Skills * Neutron physics knowledge. * Monte Carlo simulation. * Fluka knowledge would be an advantage. * Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility criteria: * You are a national of a [CERN Member or Associate Member State](https://home.cern/about/member-states). * You have a professional background in Physics (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
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