As an applied physicist, you will be part of the RICH Detector strategic R&D activities and the LHCb RICH Upgrade project. This includes studies of novel single-photon detectors such as SiPMs (Silicon Photomultipliers) at cryogenic temperatures, calibrations of readout electronics in the sub-100 ps time domain and measurements of prototype optics for RICH detectors. Your work will combine hands-on activities (beam tests and measurements in the laboratory using picosecond pulsed laser illumination) with analysis of the performance of prototypes, simulation and the development of new detector designs and solutions.

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.