Physicist Jobs

Portfolio Technical Lead - Quantum RF

ColdQuanta Oxford, England, United Kingdom Full Time

The Quantum Portfolio Lead is tasked with leading technical teams in the development of deployable Rydberg atom radiofrequency sensors, requiring a PhD in AMO physics and experience with experimental Rydberg atom physics.  read more

Physicist for Superconducting Coatings (TE-VSC-SCC-2023-138-GRAP)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time

The physicist position focuses on improving superconducting thin film coatings using high power impulse magnetron sputtering, aiming to enhance the performance of particle accelerating devices and significantly reduce energy consumption.  read more

Intern 2024 - Silicon Team

Graphcore Bristol, UK Internship

The internship at Graphcore offers a unique opportunity for undergraduates in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Computer Science disciplines to gain hands-on experience in the semiconductor and AI fields. Interns will work closely with one of the Silicon teams, engaging in technical projects and daily tasks with a focus on innovation and problem-solving.  read more

Radiation Protection Physicist (HSE-RP-AS-2023-157-LD)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time Contract

The Radiation Protection Physicist role involves monitoring and ensuring compliance with radiation protection regulations, conducting risk assessments, and providing expertise on radiation protection for the design and operation of high-energy accelerators and experiments.  read more

Department Manager of Computational Physics

HRL Laboratories Malibu, CA Full Time 177,400 - 221,800 USD

The Department Manager of Computational Physics at HRL will manage a team working on quantum computing technologies, with responsibilities including resource management, talent acquisition, and performance management, alongside making significant technical contributions.  read more

Physicist for Superconducting Coatings (TE-VSC-SCC-2023-138-GRAP)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time

The physicist role focuses on the application of thin film coating technology, energetic condensation techniques, and analysis of superconducting materials to improve the efficiency of radio-frequency structures for particle acceleration.  read more

Materials Density Function Theory Summer Placement 2024

CCFE Culham, United Kingdom Full Time Contract

The summer placement at UKAEA offers undergraduate students studying in the UK the chance to engage in density functional theory modelling of precipitate interfaces in ARAFM steels, contributing to the development of new high-temperature fusion-grade steel.  read more

Applied Physicist (BE-OP-LHC-2023-126-GRAP)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time

The Applied Physicist role is centered around improving the magnetic model of the LHC, analyzing large data sets, and programming in Python and/or Java. A background in physics or electrical engineering is required, with experience in accelerator physics considered an asset.  read more

Graduate Fusion Technologist - Graduate Scheme 2024

CCFE Culham, United Kingdom Full Time

The Graduate Fusion Technologist at UKAEA will engage in research, simulation, and experiments related to fusion energy, applying engineering knowledge and skills. The role includes developing professional qualifications, contributing to projects, and participating in a graduate scheme focused on training and development in the field of nuclear reactors and their components.  read more

Quantum Computing Theory Intern (Inria & Alice&Bob)

Alice & Bob Paris, Île-de-France, France Internship

The intern will engage in cutting-edge research to develop new fault-tolerant methods for quantum operations on bosonic qubits, with an emphasis on the cat qubit architecture developed by Alice&Bob. The position requires a strong academic track record, with the potential for a subsequent fully-funded PhD thesis.  read more

Internship CEA-Alice&Bob

Alice & Bob Paris, Île-de-France, France Internship

The role requires a deep understanding of error correction codes and the development or use of simulators for noisy quantum circuits, aiming to evaluate the threshold and overhead of a distributed surface code.  read more

Environmental Control Group Lead: Advanced Test

HRL Laboratories Malibu, CA Full Time

The Environmental Control Group Leader is a physicist with leadership responsibilities, including directing research, mentoring technical staff, and strategic technical planning in support of quantum dot performance.  read more

Senior Disruption Physicist

CCFE Culham, United Kingdom Full Time

The Senior Disruption Physicist will be responsible for planning and executing research on fusion plasma physics, particularly focusing on disruptions and runaway electrons within tokamaks. The role includes supervising students, proposing and leading experiments, and contributing to international fusion energy research collaborations.  read more

Applied Physicist CMS Outer Tracker (EP-DT-DD-2023-130-GRAP)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time

The Applied Physicist role involves close collaboration with the CMS team, overseeing quality control procedures, and conducting reliability studies for the CMS Outer Tracker's silicon detector modules, ensuring they meet stringent requirements.  read more

AMO Physicist - Atom Interferometry

ColdQuanta Oxford, England, United Kingdom Full Time

Infleqtion UK seeks an AMO Physicist with expertise in atom interferometry to participate in R&D for quantum inertial sensors, translate product requirements into designs, and integrate complex systems for field deployment.  read more

Senior Disruption Physicist

CCFE Culham, United Kingdom Full Time

The Senior Disruption Physicist will be responsible for advancing the understanding of disruptions and runaway electrons in tokamaks, co-leading the development of disruption mitigation strategies, and conducting non-linear MHD modelling. The role requires postdoctoral experience in tokamak disruptions or MHD and a strong publication record in the field.  read more

Applied Physicist (BE-OP-LHC-2023-126-GRAP)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time

The Applied Physicist position at CERN requires the candidate to work on the magnetic model of the LHC, analyze large data sets, and possess programming skills in Python or Java. Knowledge of accelerator physics is considered an asset, along with fluency in English and preferably French.  read more

Applied Physicist (BE-ABP-NDC-2023-56-GRAP)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time

The Applied Physicist position at CERN involves operational scenario planning for the IR3 double crystal fixed-target studies, performing simulations, contributing to machine development sessions (MDs), and potentially addressing future fixed-target experiment conditions.  read more

Senior Quantum Communications Physicist

HRL Laboratories Calabasas, CA Full Time

The Senior Quantum Communications Physicist will lead quantum communication and sensing projects, provide technical guidance, engage with customers, and contribute to the strategic direction of HRL's quantum initiatives. The position requires expert-level knowledge in quantum communications, a Ph.D. in a relevant field, and strong leadership skills.  read more

CMS Tracker Detector physicist (EP-CMX-DA-2023-135-LD)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time Contract

The CMS Tracker Detector Physicist will be responsible for the development, commissioning and operation of the reception tests of the sub-structures, and the validation and operation of large sections of the new Tracker detector. The role will oversee the entire lifecycle of the integration process, including the design, procurement and assembly of the hardware of the test setups, the definition of the test protocols, and the development of the required data acquisition and data analysis routines.  read more

Radiation Protection Physicist/Engineer (HSE-RP-AS-2023-117-GRAP)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time

The position is for a Radiation Protection Physicist/Engineer. The role involves performing extensive simulations with the FLUKA Monte Carlo particle transport code, optimizing the facility design, and collaborating with CERN physicists and engineers.  read more

CMS Tracker Detector physicist (EP-CMX-DA-2023-135-LD)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time Contract

The job is for a physicist with extensive experience in the construction, testing, commissioning and operation of advanced particle-detectors for high-energy physics experiments. The role includes overseeing the entire lifecycle of the integration process for the new Tracker detector for HL-LHC, including design, procurement, assembly, testing and operation.  read more

CMS Tracker Detector physicist (EP-CMX-DA-2023-135-LD)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time Contract

The physicist will be responsible for the development, commissioning, and operation of the reception tests of the sub-structures, and the validation and operation of large sections of the new Tracker detector. They will also oversee the entire lifecycle of the integration process, including design, procurement, assembly, and development of test setups and protocols.  read more

Radiation Protection Physicist/Engineer (HSE-RP-AS-2023-117-GRAP)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time

The position requires a physicist or engineer with knowledge in radiation protection concepts and experience in Monte Carlo simulation codes for radiation transport. The candidate will perform extensive simulations, help optimize the facility design, and have opportunities to apply their skills to a challenging project.  read more

Applied Physicist (Beam physics) (BE-ABP-LNO-2023-51-GRAP)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time

The position is for an Applied Physicist or Engineer with experience in accelerator design, optics modelling or accelerator operation. The candidate should have experience in software development, 3D mechanical models, Linux environment, databases, and be fluent in English.  read more

Theoretical Physicist (Quantum Technology) (TH-SP-2023-131-LD)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time Contract

The position is for a Theoretical Physicist with a focus on Quantum Technology. The candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to theoretical research related to elementary particle physics and quantum technology and participate in a variety of activities within the Theoretical Physics Department.  read more

Applied Physicist for High-Luminosity LHC (BE-ABP-NDC-2023-83-GRAP)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time

The position is for an Applied Physicist. The main responsibilities include studying the collimation performance for HL-LHC running scenarios, performing simulations to optimise settings, studying the impact of beam failures on the collimation system, and testing concepts for future collimation.  read more

Applied Physicist for LHC fixed target (BE-ABP-NDC-2023-56-GRAP)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time

The position is for an Applied Physicist who will be responsible for operational scenarios for the IR3 double crystal fixed-target studies. The candidate should have a sound knowledge of Accelerator physics and beam dynamics.  read more

Applied Physicist for Muon Collider models (BE-ABP-LAF-2023-55-GRAP)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time

The position is for an Applied Physicist who will contribute to the design of the muon collider. The role involves the beam dynamics design of the final cooling and developing an integrated high-level model of the collider performance. The candidate should have a sound knowledge of Accelerator physics and beam dynamics and experience in programming.  read more

Applied Physicist for the Muon Collider Ring (BE-ABP-LAF-2023-54-GRAP)

CERN Geneva, Switzerland Full Time

The Applied Physicist will work on beam dynamics studies for the collider ring, assess non-linear effects, and optimise the lattice design. They should have sound knowledge in accelerator physics, beam dynamics and optics design.  read more