This role focuses on the LHCb VELO detector, covering its operation, maintenance, and future upgrades. During the Long Shutdown 3 (LS3) in late 2026, you will help prepare the detector, ensure its safe state, and coordinate maintenance activities. You will support the replacement and testing of VELO modules using a dedicated CERN test setup and assist external institutes with their module validation. In parallel, you will analyse Run 3 data to improve detector performance and simulations for Run 4. You will also contribute to VELO Upgrade II R&D activities, working on areas such as RF box design, vacuum systems, module design and cooling in collaboration with CERN experts.

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 and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• By the application deadline, you have a master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation. You are not eligible with only a bachelor’s degree.
• 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.