ISOLDE System Engineer - European Organization for Nuclear Research (Geneva)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Organization for Nuclear Research on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Lead technical coordination and day-to-day management of the ISOLDE Offline Facilities consolidation project
• Coordinate activities between different internal technical services and teams
• Follow project schedules, technical interfaces, procurement activities and installation planning
• Organise technical meetings, track actions and communicate project progress to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with CERN safety regulations
• Participate in the preparation of technical specifications, installation documentation and project reports
• Support the integration and commissioning of upgraded beam delivery and target production infrastructure
• Contribute to system testing and acceptance

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Master's degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering or related field; or PhD in Physics, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience: 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience with Master's degree; or no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience with PhD. Proven experience in multidisciplinary engineering projects and accelerator technologies. Experience in beam production or beam diagnostics.
• Languages: English (spoken…), French (commitm…)
• Key skills: Good organisational and planning skills, Ability to coordinate activities involving multiple stakeholders, Analytical approach to solving technical problems, Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams, Ability to communicate effectively with specialists from different technical domains, Capacity to document and report on technical activities and project progress
• Eligibility: National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working arrangements: Fully Onsite.

Hiring unit: STI group.

Position details

Reference

SY-STI-TSP-2026-131-GRAP

Last Verified

11 August 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for ISOLDE System Engineer at CERN based in Geneva (Other). The vacancy reference is SY-STI-TSP-2026-131-GRAP. The role falls under the Research domain.

- Full-time - Compensation: CHF 6,372 - CHF 7,004 - monthly

The STI group develops technologies that enable particle beam production and studies how particle beams interact with materials. Its work supports a wide range of activities, from advanced beam technologies to the development of radioactive ion beams for nuclear and particle physics research.

In this role, you will contribute to the upgrade of the ISOLDE Offline Facilities, which are used to develop and test new beam production and manipulation systems before deployment on the accelerator. Working with engineers and physicists, you will coordinate technical activities, support installation and commissioning, and help deliver reliable infrastructure for future radioactive ion beam experiments.

Your responsibilities

- Lead the technical coordination and day-to-day management of the ISOLDE Offline Facilities consolidation project. - Coordinate activities between different internal technical services and teams. - Follow project schedules, technical interfaces, procurement activities and installation planning. - Organise technical meetings, track actions and communicate project progress to stakeholders. - Ensure compliance with CERN safety regulations. - Participate in the preparation of technical specifications, installation documentation and project reports. - Support the integration and commissioning of upgraded beam delivery and target production infrastructure. - Contribute to system testing and acceptance. - Work closely with physicists, engineers and technicians to ensure successful project delivery. - Participate in the commissioning of upgraded systems.

More information here.

Your profile

- Proven experience in multidisciplinary engineering projects and accelerator technologies. - Experience in beam production or beam diagnostics. - Interest in project management and technical coordination. - Proven ability to understand complex technical systems involving several engineering disciplines. - Knowledge of scientific instrumentation, vacuum systems, electrical systems or industrial controls is an advantage. - Experience gained during studies or research in the fields of experimental physics, accelerator physics or scientific instrumentation would be an advantage.

Skills

- Good organisational and planning skills. - Ability to coordinate activities involving multiple stakeholders. - Analytical approach to solving technical problems. - Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams. - Ability to communicate effectively with specialists from different technical domains. - Capacity to document and report on technical activities and project progress. - Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Eligibility criteria:

- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. - You have a professional background in Physics, Mechanical Engineering (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.

- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Job closing date: 07.09.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Target start date: 01-November-2026

This position involves:

- Work in Radiation Areas. - Interventions in underground installations.

Job reference: SY-STI-TSP-2026-131-GRAP

Field of work: Applied Physics

Benchmark job: 100020 - Research Physicist

Global Benefits

- A monthly stipend between 6372-7004 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree. - 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure. - Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. - Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances. - A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. - Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months. - On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 10 August 2026, 1 day ago.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 11 August 2026.

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