CERN ricerca Laureati/e e Laureandi/e in L7 – L9

Period: January 2026 – December 2027
Interfaces: EN/MME design and engineering office, EN/MME fabrication team, CMS
Engineering and Integration Office, CMS Technical Coordination
Field of work: Mechanical design
Tasks: Detailed pipe routing and design, 3D and 2D technical drawings

Activity:

CMS technical coordination together with the EN/MME design office at CERN is looking for a motivated candidate to support the design efforts related to the upgrade of the CMS detector transfer lines. This project requires precise mechanical design and integration of complex piping systems operating under thermal and structural constraints in an underground experimental-physics environment.

The role includes:

• Design mechanical components and supports for CO2 process pipes, including integration of inner/outer piping and insulation layers (aerogel or vacuum).
• Develop 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings using CATIA V5, in compliance with ISO GPS tolerancing and dimensioning standards.
• Contribute to iterative design studies, ensuring compatibility with CMS infrastructure, feasibility for manufacturing, and assembly procedures.
• Interface with simulation engineers to adapt designs based on thermomechanical simulation results.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including design folders and assembly drawings.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the advancement of cutting-edge experimental facilities.

Skills:

• Practical experience in mechanical design within a technical office or industrial setting.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 for both 3D and 2D design.
• Expertise in preparing 2D technical drawings in compliance with relevant standards for dimensioning and tolerancing, in particular ISO Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS).
• Understanding of piping and mechanical systems for cryogenic or cooling applications.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes (machining, welding, brazing, forming).
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams

Training:

The person will be trained at CERN to become familiar with HSE rules for working in underground area and radiation areas.

Validity for application:

This position is exclusively open to candidates, who are or will be, registered members of a CERN Collaboration Institute. CMS will provide a Subsistence/Cost of Living allowance (COLA) for the duration of the stay at CERN for which 100% presence at CERN is needed. The CERN rules regarding the maximum allowed COLA payments as well as the rules about the maximum permissible duration remain in effect.

Additional Information:

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Target start date: 01-January-2026, subject to the CMS schedule and candidates’ availability

This position involves:

• Occasional work in Radiation Areas

The candidate must be able to obtain a personal dosimeter from CERN in accordance with the CERN rules and any rules applicable at the home institution.

Diversity is an established value of CMS. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

Period: January 2026 – December 2027
Interfaces: EN/MME design and engineering office, EN/MME fabrication team, CMS Engineering and Integration Office, CMS Technical Coordination
Field of work: Mechanical Engineering
Tasks: Thermo-structural simulations of the pipe system, design validation, engineering documentation

Activity:

CMS technical coordination together with the EN/MME Engineering Unit is looking for a motivated candidate to support the engineering efforts related to the upgrade of the CMS detector transfer lines. The candidate will contribute to the design, optimization, and validation of CO2 cooling lines using advanced simulation and structural analysis techniques.

The role includes:

• Performing thermomechanical simulations using FE codes like ANSYS for the pipe and for the support system.
• Analyzing and interpreting simulation results according to EN 13480 standard.
• Conducting design optimization through analytical and numerical methods, including stress, strain, deformation, and thermal behavior under operating conditions.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the advancement of cutting-edge experimental facilities.

Skills:

• Proven experience with finite element analysis software (e.g., ANSYS)
• Familiarity with EN 13480 and other international design and safety standards for pressure vessels and mechanical components.
• Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably CATIA.
• Ability to analyze and interpret simulation data to guide design decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Training:

The person will be trained at CERN to become familiar with HSE rules for working in underground area and radiation areas.

Validity for application:

This position is exclusively open to candidates, who are or will be, registered members of a CERN Collaboration Institute. CMS will provide a Subsistence/Cost of Living allowance (COLA) for the duration of the stay at CERN for which 100% presence at CERN is needed. The CERN rules regarding the maximum allowed COLA payments as well as the rules about the maximum permissible duration remain in effect.

Additional Information:

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Target start date: 01-January-2026, subject to the CMS schedule and candidates’ availability

This position involves:

• Occasional work in Radiation Areas

The candidate must be able to obtain a personal dosimeter from CERN in accordance with the CERN rules and any rules applicable at the home institution.

Diversity is an established value of CMS. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.