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Job description
The candidate will investigate the performance of silicon pixel sensors produced for future applications, focusing on spatial and temporal resolution and radiation hardness. The characterisation will be carried out in the lab and in testbeam.
Bonding tests will be carried out with Timepix4 ASICS and future prototype ASICs. The candidate will work with ASIC designers at CERN and will develop a readout board capable of characterising the ASIC performance at high rates.
Your profile
Skills and/or knowledge
Experience of characterisation of silicon sensors.
Experience of handling and characterisation of irradiated silicon sensors.
Experience in working with electronic engineers in the design of readout boards and system integration.
Ability to analyse and interpret data and summarise the results of measurements and document results.
Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.
Eligibility criteria:
You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
You have a professional background in Applied Physics, Electronic Engineering (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 professional experience.
You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
What we offer
A monthly stipend ranging between 6,194 and 6,808 Swiss Francs per month (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.
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