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Open Position: Technician at IFAE
Opening Date: April 10, 2025
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Ref: 2025/13_TechnicalDivision_Technician
About IFAE
The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is a public consortium of the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Its main objective is to carry out research and contribute to the development of high energy physics from a theoretical, experimental, and technological perspective. IFAE is a “University Institute” attached to the UAB, located within the university campus.
About the Technical Division
The Technical Division of IFAE comprises a multidisciplinary team dedicated to transforming scientists' projects into reality. It manages the design and development of mechanics, electronics, and software for instrumentation.
IFAE-BIST is part of the Barcelona Institute for Science and Technology, involved in projects like ATLAS at CERN, T2K in Japan, MAGIC and CTA telescopes, Dark Energy Survey, ESA Euclid satellite, and VIRGO Gravitational Waves experiment. The institute also develops detector technology for various scientific and industrial applications.
Job Profile and Tasks
* Manufacturing mechanical parts, including quality and metrology tests.
* Programming numerical control machines and 3D printers when necessary.
* Collaborating with engineering to solve project issues.
* Performing welding work.
* Assembling mechanical systems as needed.
* Conducting diagnostic tests to ensure system operation.
* Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
* Implementing preventive maintenance plans for mechanical equipment.
* Transporting equipment and furniture, including loading trucks and operating cranes.
* Adjusting machinery configurations to optimize efficiency.
Required Competencies and Qualifications
* Higher Technician qualification in mechanical specialties or similar.
* Academic transcripts and recommendation letters from educational institutions.
* Experience in research workshops similar to IFAE.
* Motivation to work in a dynamic, diverse environment requiring new skills.
* Self-learning ability.
* Proficiency in English.
Application and Selection Process
Applicants should send their motivation letter and CV to Dr. Cristobal Padilla (Cristobal.Padilla@cern.ch) and rrhh@ifae.es, referencing the job ID (2025/13_TechnicalDivision_Technician).
Applications imply consent to data privacy policies. IFAE promotes diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
A selection committee will evaluate applications and may conduct online interviews with suitable candidates. Priority will be given to candidates with pre-existing relationships with the Consortium administration, per Spanish law.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industry: Research Services
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