Detector Physicist

Support the development and maintenance of the Garfield++ modelling and simulation framework for gaseous detectors, including the integration of novel technological approaches. Develop and improve methodologies and software tools for the selection, characterisation, and optimisation of detector gas mixtures. This includes identifying key measurements and performance indicators, predicting trends linking medium properties to detector behaviour, and supporting experimental validation through available data and dedicated measurements. Maintain active liaison and collaboration with modelling and simulation developers working on detector technologies relevant to CERN. Coordinate community efforts within the DRD1 Collaboration framework towards common objectives relevant to CERN detector R&D; activities. Support a deeper understanding of detector mechanisms and providing essential guidance for detector optimisation and performance improvement. Upgrade simulation tools to address current challenges, new technological solutions, and evolving requirements. This role includes team supervision responsibilities.

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• Experience with gaseous particle detectors (e.g. MPGDs, RPCs, TPCs, drift chambers).

• Experience in detector modelling and simulation.

• Experience with detector physics processes such as electron transport, gas amplification, and signal induction.

• Experience in software development and scientific computing.

• Experience in gas-mixture studies and detector-performance optimisation.

• Experience with data analysis and experimental validation.

• Experience working in collaborative detector R&D; environments.