Radiation Protection Physicist (HSE-RP-AS-2026-61-LD)
CERNGeneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Posted March 17, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
CERN is an international organization dedicated to fundamental research, particularly in particle physics. It fosters collaboration among scientists from around the world, driving innovation through cutting-edge engineering and technology. The organization's unique culture of trust, creativity, and knowledge sharing has led to groundbreaking discoveries and a legacy of scientific advancement.
Job Description
As a Radiation Protection Physicist in the RP Accelerators and Sites (RP-AS) Section, you will assess and enforce compliance of CERN's activities with Radiation Protection regulations. You will perform studies and contribute to design optimisations in collaboration with other groups for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) Project, and provide expertise to CERN's departments and management on radiation protection and radiological environmental aspects of the design, operation and maintenance of future accelerators and experiments.
Requirements
- Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Physics or Nuclear Engineering or a related field
- Solid foundation in nuclear and/or radiation physics
- Proven experience in radiological environmental impact assessments, or the ability to master the subject rapidly
- Familiarity with the radiation protection framework recommended by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP)
- Proficiency in C++ or Python, or the capacity to quickly acquire expertise in the other language
- Experience with high-performance computing and working with Linux is advantageous
- Experience with Monte-Carlo particle transport codes and/or codes for assessing the environmental impact of radiation is advantageous
Benefits
- A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience
- 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, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances
- Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure
