Your responsibilities

The High Granularity Timing Detector (HGTD) is a phase-II ATLAS upgrade detector planned to be installed in ATLAS during Long Shutdown 3. The project will focus on the assembly and testing of the HGTD demonstrator at CERN in the HGTD cleanroom.

The selected candidate will start by performing tests of the full-sized modules to identify the performance from different assembly sites. A testing program comprising of various scans will be developed for the final quality control.. Modules will then be loaded onto a cooling plate and the testing will be done with the final back-end components of the detector. Assembly of the components is foreseen at CERN and the fellow will participate in ensuring the assembly procedure is successful. The detector vessel will also be assembled in advance for the measurements of the prototype. Special focus on the environmental and detector monitoring will be made and developments of the detector control system with the electronics. Tests of the readout system and back-end of the detector will be used to demonstrate the full system integration. The candidate will also oversee the initial commissioning plans during the assembly process of the final detector.

Your profile

Skills and/or knowledge

• Some basic programming skills C++/python would be needed.
• Knowledge of working with Front-End ASIC testing and a lab setup with power supples would be a plus.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Applied Physics, Electrical engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
• Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

Job closing date: 18.06.2024 at 12:00 AM (midnight) CET.

Job reference: EP-ADE-CA-2024-84-GRAE

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Target start date: 01-August-2024

This position requires:

• Work in Radiation Areas.

What we offer

• A monthly stipend ranging between 5134 and 5647 Swiss Francs (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
• 30 days of paid leave per year.
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

About us

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