Your responsibilities
The SY-BI group within CERN's Accelerator Systems Department designs and maintains the instruments that allow observation of the particle beams and the measurement of related parameters. It is engaged in research and development to improve existing detection techniques, to explore new avenues to allow further optimization of the current machines and to meet the challenges associated with future accelerators.
This position is dedicated to the development of innovative fast digitization systems based on cutting-edge System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and electro-optical signal processing. The core of your activity will be the development and test of an Radio Frequency (RF) SoC-based data acquisition system for an Electro-Optical Modulator Time Stretched system.
You will also assist in the testing and development of gateware and firmware modules for beam instrumentation systems based on the same RFSoC technology, as the HL-LHC Beam Position Monitor.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
Participate in the development and testing of a novel electro-optical modulator time stretch data acquisition system;Design a lab test-bench;Assist measurement campaigns in the accelerator complex;Develop and test FPGA gateware and SoC firmware for a RFSoC device to implement data acquisition and data processing logic;Perform data analysis in Python;Collaborate with different sections in the Beam Instrumentation group.Your profile
Skills and/or knowledge
Knowledge of digital electronics;Knowledge of Verilog and SystemVerilog;Experience in digital signal processing;Demonstrated experience with FPGA and SoC development;Experience in Software programming (e.g. Python, C++);Demonstrated experience with Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC and/or RFSoC is a plus; 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 Electronics or Software 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: 31.03.2024 at 23:59h (midnight) CET.
Job reference: SY-BI-BP-2024-32-GRAP
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Target start date: 01-June-2024
This position requires:
A valid driving licence.What we offer
A monthly stipend ranging between 6194 and 6808 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.About us
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.
We are on a Quest. A Journey into discovery like no other. Bring your expertise to our unique work and develop your knowledge and skills at pace. Join world-class subject matter experts on unique projects, in a Quest for greater knowledge and deeper understanding.
Begin your CERN Quest. Take Part!
Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.