Deadline: 30 January 2025
Ref: EA/24/60
**_Background_**
**_Beamline / Project / Activity description_**
The radiation protection service of an accelerator facility performs several duties ranging from personnel risk evaluation and environmental radiation monitoring to shielding calculations, and oversees the design and implementation of personnel safety systems.
**_Job description_**
Using Monte Carlo simulations, he/she will contribute to the calculation of the activation radionuclides in the existing machine components (bending magnets, quadrupole and other machine components) and will perform Monte Carlo simulations to upgrade the shielding of the beamline hutches in the experimental hall for the new Elettra 2.0 machine.
**_Qualifications_**
A Bachelor's degree in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry or in Prevention techniques in the environment is required.
Degree or PhD in Physics, Engineering or Chemistry would be considered a plus.
Knowledge of the following topics is expected:
- Basic radiation protection aspects
The following skills will be considered as additional assets:
- Data analysis;
- Experience in dosimetry;
- Knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation codes (e.g.
FLUKA, MCNP, GEANT4) applicable to radiation protection aspects;
- Knowledge of shielding calculations;
- Legislative decree n. 101/2020 and Italian radioactive waste legislation.
Very good oral and written communication skills in Italian and English are essential.
Good time management skills and ability to prioritize are expected, together with the ability to interact with staff members and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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- Applications should include full curriculum vitae signed by the applicant (preferably using the European Curriculum Vitae Format in PDF), with the names and contact information (including electronic mail) of at least two professional references._
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- The interviews may be held via video conferencing._
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- Permanent employees of Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A.
and employees or former employees of any Italian Public Entity who have exercised authority over Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A.
or have negotiated with Elettra - Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A.
within the last three years will be excluded from the present selection procedure, in accordance with the provisions of article 21 of the Italian legislative decree no.
39/2013 and in conjunction with article 53 (subsection16ter) of Italian legislative decree no.
165/2001._
- We thank all applicants in advance._