Engineer in Charge of the Proton Synchrotron

About the role

The Engineer in Charge of the Proton Synchrotron (PS) will ensure safe, efficient and performance‑driven operation of the accelerator and its beam lines. The role combines operational follow‑up, technical problem solving, performance analysis and software development to make PS operation more robust and reproducible.

Key responsibilities

• Lead safe and efficient operation of the PS during commissioning, regular running and machine‑development studies.
• Analyse operational issues, assess impact on beam performance and collaborate with equipment experts, controls specialists and operations teams to implement solutions.
• Develop automation tools, procedures and high‑level control applications to increase operational autonomy.
• Optimise PS beam performance for the LHC and fixed‑target facilities through data‑driven studies and close work with users.
• Prepare, validate and improve operational settings, procedures and diagnostics.
• Share operational status, performance analyses and improvement activities via reports and presentations.
• Contribute to cross‑accelerator activities, best‑practice transfer and future upgrade studies.

Required profile

• Master’s degree, PhD or equivalent experience in Physics, Engineering or a related field.
• Relevant experience in accelerator operation, beam dynamics or related technical domains.

Required skills