Safety Engineer Physics Department; EP-DI---LD

Safety Engineer – Experimental Physics Department

Location:

Lucerne, Switzerland

Employer:

CERN

Job reference: EP-DI-SO--LD

• Carry out risk assessments for installations and activities, recommend control measures and monitor implementation.
• Perform and coordinate safety inspections with subject‑matter experts.
• Support responsible teams in preparing, reviewing and maintaining safety documentation (technical descriptions, operation and maintenance procedures, etc.).
• Provide clear guidance and actionable advice to stakeholders on safety‑related matters.
• Promote a proactive and sustainable safety culture through stakeholder engagement and safety awareness initiatives.
• Organise and contribute to regular safety meetings and collaborate with safety officers, technical experts and other stakeholders.
• Analyse occupational incidents, prepare related reports and follow up on corrective actions.

• Master’s degree, PhD or equivalent in Engineering, Physics or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in safety management and risk assessment in complex technical environments (research facilities, large‑scale engineering projects, etc.).
• Solid understanding of safety principles and risk analysis methods; experience in implementing control measures.
• Ability to analyse complex technical situations and provide practical, solution‑oriented advice.
• Experience in conducting inspections and incident analyses and their follow‑up.
• Knowledge of electrical or chemical safety is a plus.

Contract type:
Limited‑duration contract (5 years).

Working hours:

40 hours per week.

Job grade: 6‑7.

Job flexibility:
Hybrid; may involve work in radiation areas, underground installations, night work, weekends and official holidays.

Driving licence:
Valid licence required.

• Competitive salary (tax‑free), increasing in line with experience.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for you, spouse and children).
• Membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on circumstances.
• Relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on circumstances.
• Possibility to extend contract up to 8 years and eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

CERN is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.