Radiation Protection Technical Engineer (HSE-RP-RWM-2026-65-GRAE)

You will assist waste producers from the LHC experiments and participate in the operation of the CERN radioactive waste treatment centre, gaining experience in assessing the technical and financial impacts of end-of-life management for the engineering of radioactive components.

Requirements

• Advise radioactive waste producers
• Assist with the reception of radioactive waste items
• Measure the physical properties of radioactive waste items affecting their safe handling, interim storage, and elimination
• Ensure traceability of radioactive waste characteristics and of the actions performed on them (measurements, transport, processing)
• Define appropriate interim storage conditions and processing pathways
• Monitor and control radiation protection and the technical operability of radioactive waste interim storage and processing facilities
• Contribute to the radiological classification of waste packages
• Verify compliance of final waste packages with applicable specifications
• Draft engineering and technical documentation in English and/or French

Benefits

• Monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree
• 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)
• Membership of the CERN Pension Fund
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances
• Relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months
• On-the-job and formal training including language classes