Job Description

Are you a  Data Scientist interested in deploying your skills in machine learning algorithms? How about working with:

• Machine learning experiments using programming languages like Python along with libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn;

• Writing and implementing SOTA machine learning algorithms;

• Developing federated learning software and algorithms;

• Implementing differential privacy and homomorphic encryption;

• Ensuring efficient data flow between databases and backend systems to support machine learning initiatives, using tools like Apache Spark;

• Analyzing data to identify new use cases and derive actionable insights, employing statistical analysis, visualization for exploratory data analysis (EDA);

• Developing solutions for anomaly detection and predictive maintenance.

More information here: https://cafein.web.cern.ch

Who we are looking for

• Expert knowledge of Python programming language, common deep learning frameworks, and machine learning algorithms, including federated learning tools and algorithms.
• Familiarity with anomaly detection and remaining useful life algorithms.
• Knowledge of how linear particle accelerators work in radiotherapy would be an advantage.
• Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• You have a professional background in IT, Date Science (or a related field) and have either:
  • a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
  • or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 29 August 2024 at 23h59 CEST

Job reference: TE-CRG-GLO-2024-138-GRAP

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Target start date: 01-October-2024

What we offer

• A monthly stipend ranging between 6212 and 6828 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
• 30 days of paid leave per year.
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

About us

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

We are on a Quest. A Journey into discovery like no other. Bring your expertise to our unique work and develop your knowledge and skills at pace. Join world-class subject matter experts on unique projects, in a Quest for greater knowledge and deeper understanding.

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