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Develop and optimize innovative target materials for radioactive ion beam production at the ISOLDE facility. This includes designing, synthesizing, and characterizing advanced materials while contributing to the commissioning of new chemical and nano laboratories.
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field with a maximum of two years of professional experience. Candidates must have experience in materials synthesis, powder processing, and characterization techniques.
The Radioactive Beam Production section (SY-STI-RBP) is seeking a Material Scientist, Materials Engineer, Chemist, or related specialist to contribute to the development of next-generation target materials for radioactive ion beam production at the ISOLDE facility.
As a graduate in the RBP section, you will work on the development, characterisation, and production of innovative target materials, both in the upcoming chemical and nano laboratory and in the newly established nano-laboratory dedicated to nano-actinide materials. You will contribute directly to advancing radioactive ion beam production, working at the interface of materials science, chemistry, nuclear physics, and atomic physics.
Required Qualifications:
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be an asset:
Skills:
Eligibility criteria:
Job closing date: 27.07.2026 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-October-2026
This position involves:
Job reference: SY-STI-RBP-2026-166-GRAE
Field of work: Material and Surface Science
Benchmark job: 200080 - Material Science/Chemical Engineer/Chemist
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