ATLAS Muon LS3 Integration and Installation Manager

Job Posting Organization:
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is a leading scientific research institution established in 195

• It is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and is known for its groundbreaking work in particle physics. CERN employs over 2,500 staff members and collaborates with thousands of scientists from around the world, representing more than 100 nationalities. The organization operates in multiple countries and is dedicated to probing the fundamental structure of the universe using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments. CERN's mission is to advance knowledge and understanding of the universe through innovative research and collaboration.

Job Overview:
As the ATLAS Muon LS3 Integration and Installation Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the preparation and execution of activities during Long Shutdown 3 (LS3), which is scheduled from 2026 to 203

• Your primary responsibility will be to ensure effective coordination across all ATLAS Muon sub-projects, closely monitoring daily work at P1 for Muon upgrade and maintenance projects. You will be tasked with tracking progress, identifying risks, and taking necessary actions to keep Muon activities on schedule. This role requires close collaboration with various ATLAS Muon sub-projects, ATLAS Technical Coordination (TC), and other relevant CERN groups. You will serve as the primary interface between the Muon projects and ATLAS TC, ensuring coherent planning, efficient execution, and comprehensive reporting of all activities. The position involves significant upgrades to the ATLAS Muon detector, including the installation of new detector systems and extensive maintenance of existing components, making your role central to the planning, coordination, and monitoring of these critical activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Your duties will include ensuring effective coordination of installation and integration activities across the Muon projects, tracking progress, identifying risks, and ensuring effective communication among all participating teams. You will act as the liaison between various Muon sub-projects and ATLAS TC, providing regular status updates and comprehensive documentation. Additionally, you will develop, maintain, and monitor the integrated LS3 schedule for Muon installation, integration, and maintenance activities in close collaboration with the ATLAS TC team. You will coordinate and oversee technical activities on the ATLAS Muon detectors in the UX15 cavern, identify and manage interface issues, schedule conflicts, and resource constraints across multiple projects and teams. Organizing and chairing regular ATLAS Muon LS3 coordination meetings, collecting status information, and maintaining an overview of ongoing and planned activities will also be part of your responsibilities. Furthermore, you will support Muon detector teams in coordinating LS3 activities to ensure timely delivery and efficient planning, as well as prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, progress reports, and activity summaries.

Required Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, you must hold a PhD or possess equivalent relevant experience in the field of Physics or a related field. Proven experience in coordinating activities for large-scale detector systems or comparable complex scientific installations is essential. You should have demonstrated experience in planning and managing work programs involving multiple teams and stakeholders, as well as coordinating complex technical projects, managing competing priorities, and resolving planning, scheduling, and resource constraints in a multidisciplinary environment. Familiarity with safety systems and safety-related technical infrastructure is also required, and experience with installation, integration, commissioning, or maintenance activities in large scientific facilities will be considered an asset.

Educational Background:
A PhD in Physics or a related field is required for this position. Candidates with equivalent relevant experience may also be considered. The educational background should include a strong foundation in applied physics, particularly in areas related to particle detection technologies and large-scale scientific installations.

Experience:
Candidates should have proven experience in coordinating activities for large-scale detector systems or comparable complex scientific installations. This includes demonstrated experience in planning and managing work programs involving multiple teams and stakeholders, as well as coordinating complex technical projects. Experience in managing competing priorities and resolving planning, scheduling, and resource constraints in a multidisciplinary environment is crucial. Familiarity with safety systems and safety-related technical infrastructure is also important, along with experience in installation, integration, commissioning, or maintenance activities in large scientific facilities.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory for this position, with a commitment to learn French being a desirable asset. Proficiency in French will enhance communication within the diverse environment at CERN and facilitate collaboration with various teams.

Additional Notes:
This position is a limited duration contract for 4 years, with the possibility of extension up to 8 years and eligibility for an indefinite contract tenure. The working hours are set at 40 hours per week, and the job is fully onsite. The position involves work in radiation areas and interventions in underground installations, requiring a valid driving license. Candidates may be required to work during nights, Sundays, and official holidays, depending on the needs of the organization. Additionally, exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain conditions is expected. Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed. The job grade is classified as 6-7, and the reference for this position is EP-ATL-AM-2026-198-LD.