Geneva, Switzerland What you'll do
Are you interested in developing measurement, control and monitoring tools that are used on real scientific infrastructure?
You will join a team working on various measurement instrumentation and control applications used to operate, supervise, and improve CERN systems. You will contribute to the development and evolution of software built with LabVIEW and Python, supporting both existing operational tools and new developments. This includes applications used for vacuum measurements, data logging, gas analysis and the integration of instrumentation into CERN’s control environment. The role also includes work related to new installations and upgrades, where reliable monitoring, automation and safe operation are essential.
This is an opportunity to work close to equipment, users and experts, and to contribute to tools that are directly relevant for daily operation, commissioning and future upgrades. You will gain practical experience in measurement, controls, software integration, instrumentation and test environments, while learning CERN working methods and standards in a highly collaborative setting.
Your responsibilities
- Develop and maintain applications for monitoring and control of vacuum instrumentation using LabVIEW and Python.
- Contribute to software used with gas analysers, pressure gauges and related vacuum equipment.
- Improve tools for acquisition, logging, analysis and visualisation of various data.
- Participate in the integration of new instruments and new functionalities into the existing control infrastructure.
- Support testing, validation and deployment of software on operational systems.
- Work with engineers, technicians and users to translate operational needs into robust software solutions.
- Document developments, configurations and procedures on the team's internal documentation platforms.
- Support installed applications and participate in their follow-up and maintenance.
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Your profile
- Initial experience programming in Python.
- Keen interest in the integration of scientific and industrial instrumentation, data acquisition, analysis and control systems.
- Initial experience developing applications in LabVIEW would be an advantage.
- Your studies focused on Software, Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
Your skills
- LabVIEW; LabVIEW Real-Time and/or FPGA knowledge is an advantage.
- Python.
- Knowledge of Linux environments.
- Structured, rigorous & autonomous working style.
- Interest in multidisciplinary teamwork in an international environment.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.
Employment conditions
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence.
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Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria
- You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
- By the application deadline, you have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in the respective field and your highest educational qualification is either a bachelor’s or master’s degree. You must have a university degree and can’t hold a PhD.
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
- Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.
You will need these documents to complete your application
- Your CV (English or French)
- A copy of your most relevant diploma or a certificate of achievement from your school (if you don't yet have your paper diploma)
- Any document you consider relevant to your application
Your CERNDepartment
Its mission is to lead the development, construction, and operation of advanced particle accelerators, and to provide cutting-edge technology solutions that enable new discoveries in fundamental physics. Committed to promoting a culture of excellence, creativity and collaboration, individuals from diverse backgrounds contribute to the advancement of science and technology, as well as engaging in scientific education, outreach, and broader knowledge and technology transfer initiatives.
Overview of CERN
Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.
If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!
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