In the context of the High Field Magnets (HFM) programme, CERN is working to develop and characterise novel Nb3Sn wires, in collaboration with manufacturers and research partners, and to qualify and cable them for use in model magnets.

This project contributes to the characterisation and optimisation of wire designs by:

• Designing studies and extracting conclusions to guide wire development collaborations with manufacturers and research institutes;
• Performing electron microscopy and quantitative image analysis of superconducting wires • Analysing phase transformations and diffusion during heat treatment;
• Assessing mechanical deformation characteristics of wires on rolling and cabling in relation to their design, experimentally and/or by modelling;
• Performing superconducting characterisation (critical current, magnetisation), and analysing the results.

Skills and/or knowledge

• SEM, image analysis, materials science (phase equilibria, deformation of metals/alloys), and scripting (data analysis);
• Knowledge of applied superconductivity preferred, FEM modelling an advantage;

You have a professional background in 'Materials science, Condensed Matter Physics (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.