Your responsibilities
In this role you will engage in the development of a cryogenic cooling loop for a superconducting system, including magnet and current leads. This includes participating in the magnet and leads development fitting the cooling requirements.
Responsibilities:
Design and operate cryogenic cooling systems with variable temperatures.Assist in design of superconducting system meeting requirements for cryogenic coolingOptimise thermal interfaces, at magnet and current leads level.Execute experiment from cryogenic and superconducting system side.This role includes team supervision responsibilities.Your profile
Experience using mechanical CAD software (e.g., CATIA or similar).Experience with FEM software for mechanical and thermal analysis (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL).Proven capability in organising and executing experimental campaigns using dedicated DAQ systems.Skills:
Ability to prepare reliable designs of cryogenic and mechanical components for working systemData-analysis skills for characterisation of cryogenic cooling systems and its componentsKnowledge of the electromagnetic fundamentals of superconductivity and applications in current leads and magnetsSpoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.Eligibility criteria:
You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.You have a professional background in Mechanical 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.Job closing date: 29.01.2026 at 23:59 CET.
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Target start date: 01-May-2026
This position involves:
Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.
Job reference: EP-ADO-SO-2026-1-GRAP
Field of work: Mechanical Engineering
Global Benefits
A monthly stipend between 6287-6911 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.On-the-job and formal training including language classes.Overview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!
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