What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Safety Expert EP-LBO-DOLD position at CERN?
Introduction
Are you an engineer or physicist with a background in radiation safety and a passion for challenging projects in the field of particle physics experiments Then seize this opportunity and join the CERN Experimental Physics (EP) Department where you will take a leading role with specific responsibility for radiation safety in the operation of the LHCb experiment and the preparation of future enhancements and upgrades.
Functions
LHCb is one of the four large experiments at CERNs Large Hadron Collider (LHC). As a key member of the LHCb Technical Coordination team with specific responsibility for radiation protection (RP) and radiation effects studies you will :
- provide advice and guidelines on radiological matters to LHCb collaborators both for detector maintenance activities and for the design of future upgrades of the experiment
- ensure that simulation studies to characterise the radiation environment in the existing LHCb detector and in different upgrade scenarios are carried out and made available
- take responsibility for the design optimisation and implementation of radiation shieldings
- take responsibility for RP measurements and risk assessments and for the definition of protective measures
- ensure that activities in the LHCb experimental area are carried out following best practices in matters of radiation safety and in compliance with the applicable CERN rules
- establish estimates of radioactive waste production and define waste management procedures in compliance with CERN rules and procedures
- contribute to the daytoday operation of the experiment and participate in the LHCb infrastructure and safety standby duty service
- participate in the planning and scheduling of activities in the LHCb experimental area and contribute to other activities of the LHCb Technical Coordination team where needed.
Qualifications :
Masters degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of physics or engineering or a related field. Professional certification in the area of radiation protection would be an advantage.
Experience :
You have experience in :
Technical competencies :
Behavioural competencies :
Language skills :
Spoken and written English : ability to drawup technical specifications and / or scientific reports and to make oral presentations in English. The willingness to learn French would be an advantage.
Additional Information :
Eligibility and closing date :
Diversity has been an integral part of CERNs mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible and applications should normally reach us no later than 25.02.2025 11 : 59pm CET .
Employment Conditions
Contract type : Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions holders of limitedduration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
Working Hours : 40 hours per week
This position involves :
Job grade : 67
Job reference : EPLBODO202511LD
Benchmark Job Title : Applied Physicist
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