Applied Physicist - Future Superconducting Detector Magnets (EP-CMS-IC-2026-99-GRAP)
Core
Conceptual design and conductor studies for large superconducting detector magnets for the Future Circular Collider (FCC-ee) at CERN.
Role type
Senior Applied Physicist (Superconducting Magnet Design)
Builds
Superconducting solenoids and detector magnet systems for particle physics experiments.
Domain
High-energy physics / Superconducting magnet engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Superconducting magnet design, Finite element analysis (Ansys, COMSOL), Materials science, Cryogenic systems operation, Experimental physics, Mechanical performance analysis, Thermal behavior analysis, Low- and high-temperature superconductor R&D, Conductor prototyping, Sample characterization
Preferred skills
Team supervision, Autonomous task management, Technical documentation, Multidisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
Ansys, COMSOL
Responsibilities
Conduct conceptual and finite-element studies of superconducting detector magnets including cold mass geometry, thermal behavior, cryogenic cooling, and mechanical performance. Support the design and optimization 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. Characterize conductor samples by evaluating their superconducting, thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. Supervise students or junior contributors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervision responsibilities