Research Associate Position on ATLASThe experimental High Energy Physics group at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) is looking for candidates for a postdoctoral research fellow to work at CERN on the ATLAS experiment of the LHC. The Fresno State ATLAS group is supported by US National Science Foundation and has been receiving strong support from the university. The successful candidate is expected to play an active role in ATLAS software during the initial two years and new physics searches beyond the initial period. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in experimental high energy physics with extensive experience on Linux/ UNIX, C++, and analysis of experimental high energy physics data. Experience in developing high energy experiment software is highly desirable. Candidates need to apply online at http://jobs.csufresno.edu/ with job ID 11478. Details of the position are described at this web site. While applications received by January 15, 2010 will receive full consideration, candidates will still be considered until the position is filled. Please contact Professor Yongsheng Gao (email: yogao@csufresno.edu, telephone: 559-278-4554) for any questions. Fresno State is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Postdoctoral research fellow on CMSThe experimental high energy physics group at Southern Methodist University (SMU) has a post-doctoral Research Associate opening on the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The LHC is now readying its first run which will substantially exceed existing collision energies and greatly extend our reach in searches for new physics such as supersymmetry, extra dimensions and the Higgs boson. The SMU group has major programs on the ATLAS experiment in software, calorimeter electronics, and preparations for analysis of the first data. We are also active in top quark physics on D0 and detector development with NOvA.
Our group has responsibility for critical ATLAS software, including fast online monitoring and data quality elements, and offline software. We seek an outstanding candidate to play a leading role in these projects and to develop their own research interests. Applicants should have a Ph.D in experimental particle physics or a related field and have significant software experience. Alternatively, we also strongly encourage candidates to apply who have advanced computing degrees and experience in related fields of experimental physics. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and vita, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to:
Prof. Robert Kehoe
Physics Department
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 75275-0175 USA
email: kehoe@physics.smu.eduSMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status. We particularly welcome applications from minority and women scholars. SMU's commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscriminations on the basis of sexual orientation. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.
Postdoctoral Research PositionThe University of Minnesota-Twin Cities invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in particle astrophysics, specifically underground science and dark matter searches. The work will be associated with the current SuperCDMS experiment at Soudan and eventually SNOLab. In addition we are heavily involved in the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Lab to be built at the Homestake Mine, particularly in the design of GEODM (Germanium Observation for Dark Matter) and FAARM (Facility for the Assay and Acquisition of Radiopure Materials). Possible research directions thus include R&D toward new cryogenic germanium detector techniques, SuperCDMS detector testing and characterization, cosmogenic neutron studies (both underground measurements and GEANT4 simulation), low background screening, data analysis, etc. The choice of topics depends on the interests and expertise of the applicant, and may represent two postdoc positions in the CDMS groups managed by Professors Vuk Mandic and Priscilla Cushman.
The successful candidate will be based on the Minneapolis campus. We have two He dilution fridges in the Physics building and excellent access to the nearby nanofabrication facility. We also manage the Soudan Underground Lab in Northern Minnesota. The School of Physics and Astronomy combines both astrophysics and physics in one building, along with an exceptional group of theoretical colleagues at the Fine Theoretical Physics Institute. Your close experimental colleagues will also include the cosmology group (cosmic microwave background and gravitational waves) and the particle physics group (LHC, accelerator-based neutrinos, and heavy flavor physics).
The appointment start date is flexible, but we would like to fill the position as soon as possible. The appointment is for one year, with possibility of annual reviews. Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, reference list with contact information, and a brief description of research, must be completed on-line (http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html) by January 1, 2009. In addition, applicants should have three letters of recommendation sent to Professor Yuk Mandic.
Professor Vuk Mandic
School of Physics and Astronomy
116 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. University of Minnesota is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Post-doctoral Research AssociateApplications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher in the SuperCDMS group at Southern Methodist University (SMU). The SuperCDMS collaboration is in the process of building and deploying an experiment for the direct detection of dark matter. The experiment is located in the Soudan Underground Mine in northern Minnesota. When completed, the experiment will contain 15 Ge cryogenic detector, each photolithographically patterned to collect phonon and ioniation signals from the interactions of WIMPs in the crystals.
The successful candidate will be stationed at SMU in Dallas, TX and will be expected to travel to the site of the experiment for detector deployment and operations several times a year. Research possibilities will include analysis of SuperCDMS data, development of DAQ, and development of detectors for low background material screening.
Applications should include a CV with publications list and a statement of research interests. Please also arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent to Professor Jodi Cooley.
Professor Jodi Cooley
SMU - Physics Department
P.O. Box 0175
Dallas, TX 75275-0175
email: cooley@physics.smu.eduSMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateThe experimental high-energy physics group at Kansas University invites applications for a Post-doctoral Research Associate position on the CMS experiment at the LHC. The KSU group has a strong background in physics analyses at hadron colliders and is very active in commissioning the CMS ECAL detector and in the pixel detector R&D for SLHC. Candidates for this position are required to have a Ph.D. and research experience in experimental particle physics. The successful candidate is expected to play a leading role in detector commissioning and operations, early physics analyses focusing on top and searches for SUSY, and SLHC R&D. Candidates should send a statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent, preferable by e-mail, to Professor Andrew Ivanov, 116 Cardwell Hall, Department of Physics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-2601. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.
Kansas State University is an affirmative action diversity among its employees. Background checks required.
Post-doctoral Researcher in Particle PhysicsThe experimental high energy physics group at Columbia University Nevis Labs invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate to join our group working on the ATLAS experiment at the LHC.
Columbia played a leading role in the development, production and installation of the readout electronics of the liquid argon (LAr) calorimeters, and is now heavily involved in the commissioning of both the LAr and pixel detectors. The group is contributing strongly to the online/DAQ and monitoring software for these systems as well. In addition, we are very active in the preparations for the first physics analyses, with special emphasis on top quark and beyond-the-standard-model physics. We are also performing R&D aimed at developing the next-generation LAr readout for the SuperLHC upgrade.
The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the SuperLHC R&D, and to play a leading role in first physics analysis. The person will be based in New York, with regular travel to CERN.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics and should submit a curriculum vitae, a publication list, and a statement describing their research interests. Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent on their behalf.
Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is particularly interested in receiving applications from women and minorities.
Application materials and inquiries should be sent to Prof. G. Brooijmans.
Postdoc Position on ATLASPostdoctoral position to engage in research on electroweak physics and symmetry breaking using data from the LHCb detector at CERN. This requires simulating particle physics processes, assisting with the collection of data, understanding the data quality, developing selection criteria, evaluating signal and background rates, and evaluating statistical and systematic uncertainties on the experimental results.
NOTE: Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. UCD is unable to accept late applications. Please note at this time UCD does not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies - any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
Particle Theory Postdoctoral PositionThe experimental high-energy physics group at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in experimental particle physics on the ATLAS experiment at the CERN LHC. A PhD in physics and experimental high-energy physics or a closely related field is required.
The successful candidate will be a resident at CERN, Geneva, Switzerland with the opportunity for brief visits to South Africa and will participate in commissioning and operation of the ATLAS Semiconductor Tracker, tau lepton identification, Higgs boson and exotic particle searches. Participation in diamond detector R&D may also be possible. The position is renewable annually for a maximum of up to three years.
Interested candidates should send (electronic submission in PDF format is preferred) a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to Dr. Trevor Vickey.
The review of applications will begin on November 16, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
Dr. Trevor Vickey
In care of Mrs. Christina Thinane
School of Physics
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, Private Bag 3
Wits 2050
South Africa
Post-doctoral PositionThe Particle Theory Group of the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the Johns Hopkins Unversity invited applications for one or more postdoctoral positions beginning September 2010. The group consists of faculty Jonathan Bagger, David E. Kaplan, Kirill Melnikov, and Raman Sundrum, as well as several postdocs and students. For full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2009.
Applications should consist of a CV, list of publications, summary of research interests, and three letters of recommendation, submitted to AcademicJobsOnline, at www.academicjobsonline.org
Johns Hopkins is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from women and member of under represented groups.
Post-doctoral Research AssistantThe CDF K0TO high energy physics group at the University of Michigan seeks a qualified applicant for post-doctoral research in experimental high energy particle physics. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in particle physics.
The K0TO experiment is designed to discover and measure the FCNC rare decay of a K-long into a pion and two neutrinos. K0TO is situated at JPARC (near Tokai) in Japan. The Michigan effort is led by Professor Myron Campbell and Research Scientist Monica Tecchio. The K0TO collaboration has members from Michigan, University of Chicago, Arizona State University, and institutions in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Russia.
The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to take a leadership role in the construction of the trigger and readout electronics. The first data collection run is scheduled for 2011, and the postdoc is expected to analyze the data to search for the rare decay. The work is primarily at the University of Michigan; travel to Japan is required.
Candidates should send a letter of application, vitae, list of publications, and at least two letters of reference, preferably all by e-mail to myron@umich.edu or by mail to:
Professor Myron CampbellApplications will be accepted until the position is filled. E-mail inquiries should be sent to myron@umich.edu.
450 Church Street
Randall Lab
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1040The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage applications from women and minority candidates.
Postdoctoral PositionThe Subdepartment of Particle Physics at the University of Oxford is seeking a highly qualified post-doctoral research assistant to work on the MICE Ionisation Cooling Experiment and Neutrino Factory development.
The Muon Ionisation Cooling Experiment (MICE), which is taking place at RAL, will demonstrate the feasibility of ionisation cooling for the first time. The Oxford group contributes to the simulation and analysis of MICE with emphasis on the beam optics and physics of ionisation cooling; the group's hardware responsibilities include the supercooling Focus Coils and the muon diffuser for the experiment. The person appointed will support the group's hardware activities, and take an active part in the running of MICE and the analysis of the data. They will also have the opportunity to contribute to the International Design Study for a Neutrino Factory.
The successful candidate will be employed by the University of Oxford as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant on the Grade 7 salary scale, which ranges from 28,839 to 35,469 pounds per annum, depending on experience. The closing date for applications is 14th August 2009.
Further information about the post and the Department, and instructions for application, are available from http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/pp/jobs/Mice-NF-RA-fp.htm for from Mrs. Sue Geddes, 0044-1865-273353, s.geddes@physics.ox.ac.uk .
Informal enquiries about this post may be made to Dr. J. H. Cobb at j.cobb@physics.ox.ac.uk.
Postdoctoral PositionThe high energy physics group at the University of California at Santa Barbara invites applications for a postdoctoral position on CMS. Candidates for the position should have a PhD or equivalent degree in physics and have demonstrated excellence in high-energy physics research or a closely related field.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in detector commissioning and SUSY searches with early CMS data.
Candidates should send a statement of interest and a curriculum vitae, and arrange for at least 3 letters of reference to be sent to:
Prof. David Stuart
Department of Physics
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
stuart@physics.ucsb.edu
e-mail is preferredApplications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of California is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Post-Doctoral FellowWe have an opening for a postdoctoral research associate in experimental particle physics at Florida State University, starting August 2009. Our group has a major involvement in the D0 experiment at the Fermilab Tevatron and in the CMS experiment at the CERN LHC. The successful candidate will work primarily on CMS and be involved in one or more of the following projects: offline calorimeter reconstruction (with an emphasis on ECAL), photon reconstruction and validation, or data quality monitoring (including shifts). We also expect the candidate to play a leading role in early CMS physics analyses and publications.
A Ph.D. in experimental particle physics is required. Interested candidates should provide a curriculum vitae and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent electronically to Prof. Andrew Askew (askew@fnal.gov).
Florida State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateThe Laboratory for Particle Physics and Cosmology at Harvard University has two (2) openings for Postdoctoral Research Fellows.
The first opening is with the ATLAS experiment at CERN. The successful candidate will be expected to work on detector commissioning at CERN initially. The Harvard ATLAS group has participated in the design, construction and installation of the precision muon chambers, and we plan to continue this work though commissioning of the detector. For any questions regarding this opening, please contact Prof. Melissa Franklin.
The second opening is with the LUX experiment, which uses 300 kg (100 kg fiducial) liquid xenon to detect the cosmic Dark Matter. The experiment is under construction, and will be installed in Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake, SD. The successful applicant is expected to work on the data acquisition system, installation, commissioning and operation of the LUX detector. He or she will also be able to contribute to the design of the next-generation, tonne-scale liquid xenon detector. Any questions regarding this position should be sent to Prof. Masahiro Morii.
Applicants for these positions should have a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics. Experience with state-of-the-art detector systems and with the analysis software of a particle physics experiment are required.
Interested applicants should send their CV, a list of publications, and a statement of interest, and arrange to have three (3) letters of reference to be sent electronically to Angela Allen, or by mail to Angela Allen, Lyman Laboratory of Physics, Harvard University, 17 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
Harvard is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateYale University's experimental high energy physics group invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position to work on the ATLAS experiment at CERN. The group presently is comprised of 5 faculty, 1 research scientist, 3 postdocs and several students,and will grow further in the near time.
The Yale group is involved in the commissioning of the TRT detector as well as in physics studies in the areas of top and New Physics searches with focus on SUSY. The successful applicant is expected to play a leading role in early physics analyses with an opportunity to define research topics and to participate in the commissioning and operation of the ATLAS pixel detector and in R&D for the phase II tracker upgrade.
Applicants are expected to spend a considerable fraction of their time at CERN. A recent Ph.D.or equivalent experience in physics is required. Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to:
Teena Marie Griggs
Department of Physics
Yale University
P.O. Box 208120
New Haven, CT 06520-8120
or email to: teenamarie.griggs@yale,edu
subject: HEP ATLAS postdoctoral searchReview of applicants will begin June 8, 2009 and continue until position is filled.
Yale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.
Postdoctoral AssociateStony Brook University is seeking highly qualified applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work on the ATLAS experiment at CERN. The group presently comprises 5 senior physicists, 4 postdocs, and 5 students.
The Stony Brook group is involved in Liquid Argon calorimeter and pixel detector commissioning and calibrations and is collaborating on the design of an upgraded pixel detector for SLHC Phase I. The successful applicant will be responsible for contributing to the studies needed for the SLHC pixel upgrade and will be expected to play a leading role in the early physics analysis with an opportunity to define research topics. The position is expected to be based at CERN, but some flexibility on the arrival date at CERN can be discussed. Qualified candidates will have completed their Ph.D. and have experience in high energy detectors and physics analysis. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a list of selected publications, and a brief statement of research interests to Prof. Dmitri Tsybychev. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the address above.
The application materials should be received by June 15, 2009. The position will remain open until filled.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity employer.
Postdoctoral Research AssociateThe Laboratory of Experimental High Energy Physics at the Rockefeller University is inviting applications for a position of Postdoctoral Associate beginning in the Fall of 2009.
The Rockefeller group is currently a member of both the CDF experiment at the Fermilab Tevatron and the CMS experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The group has extensive experience with many aspects of modern detector technology and software, from the design and construction of devices that are now part of CDF to the design of jet and diffractive triggers, the simulation of calorimeters, and the development of jet clustering algorithms. We have made major contributions to the CDF program in diffractive, QCD, top, and heavy flavor physics. At CMS we are performing trigger studies, monitoring data quality, analyzing hadron calorimeter data, and calibrating the missing transverse energy. We are also developing statistical methods and providing statistical advice to both experiments, through our membership in their statistics committees. Our CMS physics interests are in searches for SUSY phenomena, dijet resonances, the Higgs boson, and diffraction.
Further information about the Rockefeller group can be found at the Rockefeller website.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics and should e-mail their C.V., a list of publications, and a description of their research experience to hep_postdoc@mail.rockefeller.edu. They should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent to Postdoctoral Associate Search, In care of Professor Luc Demortier, Box 188, The Rockefeller University, 1230 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065-6399. If possible, electronic copies of these letters should be sent to hep_postdoc@mail.rockefeller.edu.
Applications will be accepted until Friday, June 5, 2009.
Rockefeller University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages under-represented minority candidates to apply.
Post Doctoral Researcher or Research AssociateThe High Energy Physics Group of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work on the Dark Energy Survey (DES) project. DES is an upgrade to the Blanco 4-m telescope at CTIO in Chile. It will undertake a sky survey in order to study the properties of the dark matter and dark energy. First light is scheduled for early 2011. These websites have more information about the project:
htttps://www.darkenergysurvey.org/the-projectUniversity of Illinois Physics is in charge of the mountaintop software and some of the electronics. We are looking for a post-doc candidate who has experience with data acquisition software (hardware experience is secondary). The work will involve the specification and implementation of the data transport and control of the Dark Energy Camera (DECam).
http://cosmology.uiuc.edu/DES
A Ph.D. is required for this position. Applicants should have programmed in C or C++. Experience with scripting (e.g., Python), data transport in a UNIX exvironment (sockets and TCP/IP), and user interface are desirable, but not required.
We do not require that candidates have prior astrophysics experience. However, our group is actively involved in the supernova analysis, and also plans to work on large-scale structure. We expect that the successful candidate will join one of DES's science working groups.
The position is available September 1, 2009 (negotiable). The review of applications will begin on June 1, and the search will continue until the position is filled. We expect this to be a two-year position with the possibility of renewal for an additional one-two years. Renewal will be dependent on funding availability.
Applicants should submit a CV, a list of publications, a brief statement of research interests and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent via e-mail to Donna Guzy.
For more information, please contact:
Jon Thaler
jjt@illinois.edu
217-333-8174
The University of Illinois is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
2009 Karl Berkelman Research FellowshipApplications are invited for a post doctoral or research associate position in experimental high energy physics at the University of Kansas beginning as early as August 1, 2009. Post doc candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in physics by date of appointment and research experience in experimental high energy physics or a related experimental field. Candidates with two or more years of post doctoral experience may be eligible for appointment as research associate. Projects that the Kansas group is working on include the D0 experiment at Fermilab, the CMS experiment at CERN, and a detector proposal for the international linear collider. Candidates with relevant interests and experience are sought. For more information and to apply to to https://jobs.ku.edu and search for position 00066657. Initial review of applications will begin May 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries can be made by e-mail to baringer@ku.edu. EO/AA
Postdoctoral Research Associate on ATLASThe Laboratory for Elementary-Particle Physics at Cornell University invites outstanding recent Ph.D. recipients to apply for the 2009 Karl Berkelman Research Fellowship in experimental particle physics. Students who expect to receive their Ph.D. degree by the spring of 2009 are also invited to apply.
A Karl Berkelman Fellow is appointed for three years, with the possibility of extension upon review. In addition to his/her salary, the Karl Berkelman Fellow will receive a $5,000 annual research supplement. The Cornell Elementary-Particle Physics group is involved in a broad array of activities, including CMS, CDF, CLEO, and ILC R&D. The 2009 Karl Berkelman Fellow will initially focus on data analysis at CDF, followed by CMS data analysis.
This Fellowship honors the distinguished Cornell faculty member Karl Berkelman, former Director of the Laboratory of Nuclear Studies and Goldwyn Smith Professor of Physics. Berkelman was a founding member of the CLEO Collaboration whose leadership in the Laboratory, strong support for young physicists, and broad expertise in both particle physics and accelerator design serve as inspiration for all who now follow him.
Please provide an application and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to:
Professor Julie Thom, Chair
Research Associate Search Committee
Newman Laboratory
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853 U.S.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a publication list, and a detailed summary of research experience and interests. Electronic submissions and inquiries may be addressed to search-lepp@cornell.edu. Complete applications will be considered immediately.
Cornell is an equal-opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Postdoctoral Research Associate PositionThe Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat Mainz (Germany) has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Physicist, TV-L EG 13) in the ATLAS group, to be filled immediately.
The Mainz ATLAS group has made major contributions to the ATLAS Calorimeter trigger and is now actively developing improved strategies for hardware triggers on collider experiments. The activities are centered on the simulation of new algorithms and their implementation in hardware and firmware (VHDL), as well as the development of control software (C++). The trigger processors are validated with first data from ATLAS. The Mainz ATLAS calorimeter trigger lab is equipped with tools for PCB design (Cadence) and firmware development (Xilinx ISE) and instrumentation required to validate high speed data transmission lines up to the 10 gigabit range.
We expect our new colleague to actively contribute to the understanding of the currect ATLAS calorimeter trigger and its limitations, as well as the development of improved algorithms for SLHC and their implementation in hard-, firm-, and software.
Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. (or an equivalent degree) in physics and should preferably have gathered in-depth experience with software development and/or programmable logic devices for high energy particle physics experiments. They will have a sound interest in particle development of new trigger algorithms and highspeed data transmission and processing schemes in uncharted terrain.
The Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat Mainz aims at increasing the percentage of women in academic positions and strongly encourages women scientists to apply. The University is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities.
The appointment will be initially for a period of two years, with the possibility of an extension. Qualified candidates are requested to submit their application, including curriculum vitae, list of publications, and reference contact details to Prof. Volker Buescher, Institut fuer Physik, 55099 Mainz, Germany (or via e-mail to buescher@uni-mainz.de), not later than April 1, 2009.
Contacts:
Prof. Dr. Volker Buescher (buescher@uni.mainz.de)
Dr. Ulrich Schaefer(Uni.Schaefer@uni-mainz.de)
Prof. Dr. Stefan Tapprogge (Stefan.Tapprogge@uni-mainz.de)
Postdoctoral ResearcherApplications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate postion in the University of Toronto Experimental High Energy Physics group. The group has an active program of participation in the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. The group is one of those responsible for the maintenance and running of the ATLAS Forward Calorimeters and the Beam Condition Monitors. Toronto is also the site of the Central Canadian ATLAS Tier II computing sites. A large new computing cluster is being installed, and should be operational in the middle of next year. In addition to these responsibilities, we have an active program in preparing for the analysis of data from ATLAS. The position is available starting from the 1st of June 2009. It is based at the University of Toronto campus. The successful applicant will have an ongoing responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the liquid argon calorimeter system; in particular the Forward Calorimeter. They should have an interest in detector physics, and should be familiar with LINUX, C++, and similar software tools. The successful applicant will also be expected to play a central role in the group's efforts in physics analysis. For more information about the group's activities, please refer to our website at hep.physics.utoronto.ca. Candidates should supply a resume, a description of research interests and three letters of reference to Ms. Winnie Kam, Department of Physics, University of Toronto, 60 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A7, Canada. For information about the positions, send e-mail to orr@physics.utoronto.ca, or Richard.Teuscher@cern.ch. The review of applications will begin on 30th April 2009, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
In accordance with Canadian immigration regulations, this advertisement is directed in the first instance to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Nonetheless, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Research Associate Position in ATLASApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Particle Physics Group of the Department of Physics, University of Bristol. The position is funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) as part of a project of research and development towards the upgrade of the CMS detector at CERN for high luminosity running in approximately ten years. The post is funded for 2.5 years and available immediately.
Bristol has had an active group on CMS for over ten years, with responsibilities in the electromagnetic calorimeter and trigger systems, and a high profile in preparing for analysis of the first physics data. The group has recently expanded to include five full-time academics, with five postdoctoral research staff and eight postgraduate students. The group has now additionally taken on a major role in the CMS tracker upgrade programme, working on the tracker layout, the track trigger and silicon module powering and testing. This post will focus on the design and optimisation of the upgraded CMS tracker, using a variety of software simulation tools to evaluate proposed designs and measure their performance. The work will be based in Bristol, but conducted in collaboration with physicists at other institutes both within the UK and internationally.
Grade: Level a in Pathway 2
Salary: L29,704 - L33,432
Contact: Dr. J. Goldstein, Department of Physics
E-mail: joel.goldstein@bristol.ac.uk
Telephone: 0117 928 8770
Alternative contact: Dr. D. Newbold, Department of Physics
E-mail: dave.newbold@bristol.ac.uk
Telephone: 0117 928 8770
Closing Date: 01-April-2009
Interview Date: 29-April-2009
Timescale of Appointment(s)- Contract: Fixed Term Contract 2.5 years
Further details and an application form can be found at:
https://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/ads?ID=78306
Alternatively you can telephone (0117) 954 6947, minicon (0117) 928 8894 or
e-Mail Recruitment@bris.ac.uk (stating postal address only), quoting reference number 14610.The closing date for application is 9:00 a.m., 01 April 2009. An Equal Opportunities Employer.
Two PostdocsThe High Energy Physics Institute in Barcelona (IFAE-Barcelona) offers a 2 years Research Associate position to participate in the ATLAS experiment at the LHC at CERN (Switzerland). An extension of the position will be possible upon mutual agreement.
The succcessful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Experimental Particle Physics, and will be expected to play a leading role in the physics analysis and the commissioning of the detector using the first ATLAS data. Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Mario Martinez or Martine Bosman, IFAE/UAB Campus, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain E08193. Applications will be considered upon receipt until March 31, 2009.
Contacts:
Mario Martinez (mmp@ifae.es)
Martine Bosman (bosman@ifae.es)
More information: http://www.ifae.es)
Postdoctoral Research Associate on ATLASDESY is one of the world's leading centres for the investigation of the structure of matter. DESY develops, runs and uses accelerators and detectors for photon science and particle physics.
DESY is participating in the CMS experiment at the European Center for Particle Physics (CERN) in Geneva. A Young Investigator Group at DESY in collaboration with the University of Hamburg, with focus on "Supersymmetry," will start within the next months. For this group we announce the opening of two positions for Postdocs in experimental particle physics.
The position
Requirements
- Search for Supersymmetry at CMS
- Monte Carlo simulations
- Analysis of CMS data
- Development of software for data quality monitoring
- Engagement at the CMS Center at DESY
Interested candidates should submit their scientific CV, a list of publications, and three letters of reference to the address below.
- Ph.D in experimental particle physics
- Experience in data analysis at high energy experiments, preferentially in "Supersymmetry"
- Profound knowledge of object oriented experiments programming (C++)
For further information you may also contact Mrs. Dr. Melzer-Pellmann (+49 40 8998-3766).
The position is limited for 2 years with possible extension until the end of the project. DESY operates flexible work schemes. Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants. DESY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women. There is an English-speaking kindergarten on the DESY site.
Please send your application quoting the reference code, also by e-mail to:
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Human Resources Department/Code: 17/2009
Notkestrasse 85/22607 Hamburg, Germany
Telephone +49 40 8998-3392
e-mail: personal.abtellung@desy.de
Deadline for applications: 16 March 2009
Postdoctoral AppointeeThe Faculty of Science at the University of Regina invites applicants for a postdoctoral research associate position based at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. The successful candidate will join our efforts on the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.
The current interests of the ATLAS Regina group include searches for new physics beyond the standard model, such as supersymmetry and extra-dimensions, Higgs searches, algorithms for particle identification, calibration of the ATLAS electromagnetic calorimeter, and studies of the high level trigger.
Applicants must hold a recent Ph.D in experimental high energy physics and should have strong background in C++/Object Oriented programming, scripting, and Root. Preference will be given to applicants already familiar with the ATLAS software. We expect the selected candidate to contribute to all our efforts and to take a leading role in the analysis of the LHC data. The position is available immediately and will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a publication list, a statement of their present and future research interests, and the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Applications should be sent via e-mail to Prof. Kamal Benslama. Short listed candidates will be asked to provide hard copies of their applications, including the letters of reference.
The University of Regina is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Regina is committed to achieving a representative workforce. Qualified diversity group members are encouraged to self identify on their application.
Postdoctoral Position in Experimental High Energy Physics at UC DavisThe High Energy Physics Division at Argonne National Laboratory has a postdoctoral position open for a scientist with a strong interest in detector R&D, as well as their own research interest. The successful candidate will work closely with both Divisions as well as the High Energy Physics group at the University of Chicago in a joint effort for developing large area photo-detectors which could have multiple applications in many fields. Applicants must have a Ph.D in either Physics, Chemistry or Material Science. Interested candidates should send a detailed CV, along with a list of publications, and the names and addresses of three references through the Argonne web site at http://wwww.anl.gov/jobs under job search for postdoctoral/job openings, for requisition number 314210 HEP. For further information about the Argonne division postdoctoral appointments, see the website. For answers to questions, please contact Dr. Giselle Sandi, in Argonne's Division of Educational Programs at gsandi@anl.gov. Argonne is a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC. Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce.
To Apply:
Your application requires the following documents:
- Three letters of recommendation from other than Argonne staff.
- Curriculum Vitae
List of publications, abstracts and significant presentations Send all application material to: Division-Postdoc@anl.gov. In the subject line please include the name of the candidate, as well as the division and requisition information.
Letters of recommendation should be sent directly by the referees via e-mail to Division-Postdoc@anl.gov. They must be in a .pdf file from the individual(s) with a signature on official letterhead.
For your security, please do not include the following information in your CV:
Date of birth
Place of birth
Social Security Number
You will be contacted if additional application materials are required.
The experimental high energy physics group at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a postdoctoral position, starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will perform research on the CMS experiment. A Ph.D. in particle physics is required.
The UC Davis group has been heavily involved in CMS since the beginning, and has made major contributions to both hardware and software aspects of the forward pixel and endcap muon detectors. Currently, the group is participating in detector operations as well as preparing for physics data analysis at the start of LHC running. These include searches for Higgs and SUSY phenomena with leptons, including taus, diboson searches with gammas, and high-p_T top quark reconstruction.
The experimental high energy collider physics group at UC Davis consists of six faculty, three senior researchers, and four postdoctoral researchers. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of research interests and experience, all in .pdf format, and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent directly to:
Mr. Bill Tuck
Department of Physics
One Shields Avenue
University of California
Davis, CA 95616-8677
Telephone: (530) 752-4088/Fax: (530) 752-4717
tuck@physics.ucdavis.eduhttp://www.physics.ucdavis.edu/Employment.html
Inquiries should be directed to Prof. Maxwell Chertok.
The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.
The Nucleon decay and Neutrino (NN) group at Stony Brook has an opening for postdoctoral research associate position working on the T2K long baseline neutrino oscillation experiment in Japan. Qualified candidates are invited to apply for the position.
The Stony Brook NN group has been participating in the Super-Kamiokande, K2K and T2K experiments in Japan for almost two decades. Currently the group is composed of four faculty members, one postdoctoral research associate, three graduate students and three undergraduate students. Recently, the group's effort has been focused on the T2K experiment, which is in the construction stage and will start taking data in 2009.
T2K is the first long baseline neutrino oscillation experiments proposed and approved for searching for electron neutrino appearance signature from the oscillations of muon neutrinos using accelerator generated neutrino beams. If observed, this will allow us to measure the mixing angle between the 1st and 3rd generation neutrinos, the last unknown mixing angle in the lepton sector. This will also pave the way to explore CP violation in the lepton sector, which may hold a key to our understanding of the matter-antimatter asymmetry in the Universe.
The Stony Brook NN group is heavily involved in the ND280 off-axis pi-zero detector (P0D) and ND280 off-axis detector software. The P0D detector is a component of the T2K near detector system that provides information on the pi-zero background to the electron neutrino appearance signal in the far (Super-Kamiokande) detector. We expect to participate in the data and physics analysis of the experiment vigorously as the data become available. Each candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in experimental particle physics. The successful applicant will travel to Japan frequently and have opportunities to work on Super-Kamiokande if desired. S/he will be an employee of the Research Foundation of the State University of New York, whose policies will apply. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and arrange for at least three letters of reference to:
Prof. Chang Kee Jung
Dept. of Physics and Astronomy
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York 11794-3800
U.S.A.
The applications and letters can also be sent to the following e-mail address: chang.jung@stonybrook.edu
The position can start immediately. While the initial deadline for the application is February 15, 2009, late applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Research Foundation of the State University of New York at Stony Brook is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Postdoctoral Positions for CMS Experiment at the LHCThe Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy offers a number of Prize Fellowships at the Postdoctoral Scholar level in experimental physics or astrophysics. In the case of astrophysics, only candidates whose focus is primarily instrumental (not purely observational) will be considered. These Fellowships usually begin in fall and are for a three-year duration. They carry an annual stipend and salary combination totaling $60,000 and offer a research expense fund of $5,000 per year.
The fellowship program has been established to offer scientists, typically within a few years after receipt of the Ph.D., the opportunity to pursue new and innovative experimental research. It is expected that this research will require the support and use of facilities of one of the established experimental groups at Caltech. Currently, Caltech has groups working in:
Astrophysical Detector Development Atomic Physics Condensed Matter Physics Gravitational Physics High Energy Astrohysics High Energy Physics Infrared and Submillimeter Astronomy Low Energy Particle Physics Microwave Background Observations Neurobiology Nuclear Physics Quantum Optics Radio Astronomy Solar Physics Surface Physics Ultraviolet Astrophysics Please apply online at http://www.beatricia.caltech.edu/astro-experimental/apply.html
Electronic copies of the curriculum vitae with e-mail address and with citizenship indicated, publications list (indicate articles which appeared in refereed journals), and statement of research interests are required. Electronic Postable Document Format (PDF) submittals are preferred. The applicant is requested to ensure that at least three letters of recommendation are submitted via the Web link provided in the electronic application. Deadline for the application is December 1, 2008. Application materials may also be sent to Theoretical Physics and Theoretical Astrophysics Fellowships, mail code 103-33, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125 to arrive by December 1, 2008.
Fellowship candidates will automatically be considered for other available postdoctoral positions in their fields of interest. E-mail inquiries in regards to the application process may be sent to nell@caltech.edu.
PostdocThe High Energy Physics group at Texas University (TTU) invites applications for one or more postdoctoral research associate positions to work on the CMS experiment (CERN).
The TTU HEP group, let by Professors Akchurin, Lee, Volobouev and Wigmans, has played a leading role in the design, construction and commissioning of the CMS Forward Hadron Calorimeters and is deeply involved in searches for Higgs bosons and physics beyond the Standard Model at the LHC. The group participates in the activities of the LHC Physics Center (LPC) at Fermilab and also maintains a generic detector R&D program with possible future applications at a high-energy linear electron-positron collider and/or LHC upgrades. Details can be found at http://highenergy.phys.ttu.edu
The successful candidates are expected to take a leading role in the analyses of the early CMS data and make a substantial contribution toward commissioning and operating of the CMS Hadron Calorimeters. The positions are expected to be based either at CERN or at the Fermilab LPC, but frequent travel may be required. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in experimental high energy physics.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
Applicants should send a CV, a list of publications, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for at least three references. Electronic submission of application material in .pdf format is preferred.
HEP Postdoc Search Committee
Department of Physics
Campus Box 41051
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409-1051
e-mail: hep_postdoc_2008@highenergy.phys.ttu.eduTexas Tech University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Post-doctoral Research AssociateThe High Energy Neutrino Physics and Particle Astrophysics Group at Indiana University is seeking applications for a post-doctoral position to be filled in the Summer/Fall 2008. The successful candidate applicant will work with other group members on the MINOS and NOvA experiments.
The position is available immediately and is initially for one year with the possibility of extension for an additional two years. Applications, including a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference should be sent by e-mail to Professor Mark Messier at messier@indiana.edu or by mail to:
Professor Mark Messier
727 E. Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
Applications received by November 1, 2008 will be assured full consideration.
Further information about the group can be found at http://media4.physics.indiana.edu/~heap/.
Indiana University of an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.
Post-doctoral Research AssociateThe Boston University Physics Department has an immediate opening for a post-doctoral research associate to work on the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider.
The CMS group at Boston University (faculty: Bose, Heintz, Rohlf, Sulak) is playing a leading role in the commissioning of the CMS High Level Trigger and Hadron Calorimeter. The group has a stong background in physics analyses at hadron colliders with physics interests ranging from searches for exotic particles and supersymmetry to top quark and electroweak physics. The successful candidate is expected to make significant contributions to the commissioning effort and play an important role in the analysis of the first data taken with the CMS detector.
Applicants for this position should have a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a description of research interests and skills, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via e-mail to Professor Tuika Bose.
Boston University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Post-doctoral Research Associate for the ATLAS experimentThe ATLAS group at the University of Sheffield is heavily involved in the development of offline reconstruction software crucial for identifying signatures of new physics, as well as construction of the key SCT tracking detector and preparation for analysis of the first physics data.
The postholder will work within the ATLAS group to develop, maintain and calibrate offline event reconstruction software and perform physics analysis with the first ATLAS data. An interest in the development and application of vertex reconstruction software would be an advantage. Candidates should possess a PhD or equivalent in particle physics or a related discipline. Frequest travel to CERN in Geneva is expected. The post is available immediately until 30 June 2010. For more details, please see this Website
Stony Brook University is seeking highly qualified applicants for a post-doctoral research associate position to work on the ATLAS experiment at CERN.
The Stony Brook group is involved in Liquid Argon calorimeter commissioning and calibrations and is currently expanding its role in ATLAS.
The successful applicant for this position will be expected to play a leading role in the detector commissioning and early physics analysis with an opportunity to define research topics. The position is expected to be based at CERN, but some flexibility on the arrival date at CERN can be discussed.
Qualified candidates will have completed their Ph. D. and have experience in high energy detectors and physics analysis. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a list of selected publications and a brief statement of research interests to Dr. Dmitri Tsybychev at tsybch@fnal.gov
Candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the address above.
The application materials should be received by November 1, 2008. The position will remain open until filled. The Research Foundation of SUNY is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
The High Energy Physics group at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a postdoctoral appointment on the CMS experiment. Candidates should have a Ph.D in experimental high energy physics. The group is involved in the commissioning and operation of the hadronic calorimeter, electromagnetic calorimeter, DAQ, offline software, and trigger. Our group's research interests include top physics, the search for the Higgs boson, and searches for new physics. The successful candidate will play a leading role in CMS commissioning and data analysis, located negiotiably either at CERN or the Fermilab CMS physics center. The initial appointment will be for two years. Applicants should email a statement of interest with a discussion of relevant experience, a CV, a list of publications, and arrange for three letters of reference to be emailed to Professor Kevin Lannon (klannon@nd.edu)
Informal inquiries are also welcome. The job will remain open until filled but to receive full consideration candidates should apply before October 24, 2008.
The University of Notre Dame is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Field of interest: hep-ex
Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2008
Contact: Kevin Lannon
Email: klannon@nd.edu
More information: http://www.nd.edu/~klannon/postdoc_ad.html
The Laboratory for Elementary-Particle Physics at Cornell University seeks one or more Research Associates to work on the CMS experiment at the LHC. The Cornell group is involved in a broad array of activities, covering tracking with the pixel detector, triggering, electromagnetic calorimetry, software infrastructure, and pixel sensor R&D for SLHC. While we will consider exceptional candidates in any of these areas, priority in this search will be given to commissioning and online software development for the pixel detector.
A PhD in experimental high energy physics is required. Appointments are nominally for three years with the possibility for renewal, subject to mutual satisfaction and the availability of funds under our NSF grant. Please provide an application and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to:
Prof. Peter Wittich, Chair
Research Associate Committee
Newman Laboratory
Department of Physics
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-5001 USA
Applications should include a curriculum vita, a publication list, and a detailed summary of research experience and interests. Electronics submissions and inquiries may be addressed to search@lepp.cornell.edu. Complete applications will be considered immediately.
Cornell is an equal-opportunity/affirmative action employer.
PostDoctoral Position for SuperKamiokandaThe Unversity of Minnesota has an opening for a research associate to work in our growing program in neutrino physics. Our group plays a leading role in the future NOvA experiment and the currently running MINOS experiment. MINOS is a direct search for neutrino oscillations using Fermilab's NuMI beam and a 5-kiloton iron calorimeter in the Soudan Underground Laboratory in northern Minnesota. We are also engaged in planning and development activities for the NOvA (NuMI Off-axis v_e Appearance) experiment. This is a 15-kiloton liquid-scintillator calorimeter proposed to operate in a new laboratory in northern Minnesota early in the next decade.
The successful candidate will be based in Minneapolis, and will have primary responsibilities in NOvA development and MINOS analysis. Minnesota particle physics group members are also collaborators in CMS, CDMS, CLEO-c and BESIII, and our research is stimulated by interactions with an exceptional group of theoretical colleagues.
Applicants with hardware and software experience and a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics or related fields will be considered.
Please apply online via the Employment System at https://employment.umn.edu/ applicants/Central?quickFind=74475
Provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names and complete contact information for three references, a research experience statement (attach as Additional Document 1) and an interest statement (attach Additional Document 2). Additionally, have three letters of reference sent to:
Professor Daniel Cronin-Hennessy
School of Physics and Astronomy
University of Minnesota
116 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Postdoctoral Research Associate PositionThe Spanish National Center for Particle, Astroparticle, and Nuclear Physics (CPAN) has currently open a Call for several PostDoctoral position within the Spanish Groups forming the CPAN.
Researchers from the CPAN Group of the Univesity Autonoma Madrid have recently joined the SuperKamiokande (SK) Experiment and are seeking for one PostDoc scientist to work on both a) the currently ongoing R&D project for improving the neutron tagging capabilities of SK,and b) SK data analysis.
We are, therefore, searching for candidates to apply to this call of CPAN. Interested people should contact Luis Labarga in the following directions:
Dept. Fisica Teorica, C-XI
University Autonoma Madrid
28049 Madrid (Spain)
luis.labarga@uam.es
Telephone: +34914978589
Postdoc Position for Particle, Astroparticle, and Nuclear PhysicsThe experimental Particle Physics Group at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applications for a postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), located at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. The Group consists of four faculty members (Adams, Cavanaugh, Gerber and Vareles) who extensively participated in the development/construction of the CMS Silicon Tracker, the High Level Trigger, and Software and Computing Projects.
With the first LHC collisions expected in the autumn of 2008, the group now focuses upon early CMS physics data analysis with leading roles in the CMS Physics and Trigger Organizations, including: QCD Physics, Jets & Missing Energy, Particle Flow & Tau Reconstruction, and Trigger Studies. Further, the UIC group has a unique and close relationship with Fermilab and the LHC Physics Center, providing outstanding opportunities to work with leading theoretical and experimental scientists, as well as providing exceptional access to large scale computing resources for analysis of enormous CMS datasets. UIC faculty are active and have a strong background in several physics analysis areas, including: QCD, heavy-flavour, Top, Higgs, and Supersymmetry.
The successful candidate is expected to take a strong and leading role in the analysis of early CMS data, with an opportunity to participate in either a CMS Data Acquisition or Tracker upgrade project for the Super LHC. The Candidate will prossess an expert understanding of the CMS Detector, will be experienced in software development and large scale computing, and will be fluent in applying advanced statistical analysis techniques to complex problems involving large datasets. The position is funded for three years and is expected to be based at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland with a starting date as early as October.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics to be considered. Please submit by e-mail (with PDF files attached): a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and brief summaries of research interests and accomplishments. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by e-mail to Richard.Cavanaugh@cern.ch .
Professor Richard Cavanaugh
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Physics
845 W. Taylor Street, M/C 273
Chicago, IL 60607-7059
e-mail: Richard.Cananaugh@cern.chReview of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. UIC is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and applications from women and members of underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged.
Postdoctoral Position on CMSThe Spanish National Center for Particle, Astroparticle, and Nuclear Physics (CPAN) has announced postdoctoral contracts to reinforce the groups' research activities. In particular, the Institute of Physics of Cantabria (IFCA), is one of the groups of CPAN. IFCA is involved in CDF (FNAL), CMS (CERN),and ILC as well as in Theory-Phenomenology for LHC and future linear colliders.
IFCA is searching for candidates to apply to this call of CPAN, which is enclosed.
Anyone interested can contact Alberto Ruiz-Jimeno (ruiz@ifca.unican.es) sending him a short curriculum vitae and area of interest.
Research Associate Position in ATLASApplications are invited for a postdoctoral fellow in the High Energy Physics Group of Wayne State University to work on the CMS experiment of the LHC. The group is responsible for trigger code for the endcap muon system and is assisting in the installation of nodes for the DAQ farm. The successful applicant will be resident at CERN for the first year and will take responsibility for the trigger code, assist in the DAQ installation, assist in the commissioning of the CMS experiment, and work with graduate students.
The Wayne State High Energy Physics Group has a strong background in detector construction, operation, and data analysis. Group members have a long record of work in heavy quark physics, recent leading analyses of D0 mixing and rare decays. Interests include Higgs physics and physics beyond the Standard Model.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics, and be familiar with C++ and LINUX. Please submit to the address below a curriculum vitae, including previous work, talks, and research publications, and a summary of research interests. Please arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to:
Prof. Robert Harr
Department of Physics
Wayne State University
666 W. Hancock
Detroit, MI 48202
robert.harr at wayne.eduSubmission of material by e-mail is preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Research Associate in Experimental Particle PhysicsThe High Energy Physics Institute in Barcelona (IFAE-Barcelona), in collaboration with the Spanish Center for Particle Physics Astro-Particles and Nuclear Physics (CPAN), offers a 2 years Research Associate position to participate in the ATLAS experiment at the LHC at CERN (Switzerland). Additional extension of the position will be possible after mutual agreement. The main physics interest of the IFAE group includes the search for super-symmetry and new physics in general. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Experimental Particle Physics, and will be expected to play a leading role in the physics analysis and the commissioning of the detector using the first ATLAS data.
Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via e-mail to both Prof. Martine Bosman (bosman@ifae.es) and Prof. Mario Martinez (mmp@ifae.es).
Applications will be considered upon receipt until September 1, 2008.
Deadline: September 1, 2008
Contacts:
Martine Bosman (bosman@ifae.es)
Mario Martinez (mmp@ifae.es)
More information: http://www.ifae.es
IFAE/UAB Campus, Barcelona, Spain E08193\
Postdoctoral PositionApplications are invited for a Research Associate in experimental particle physics in the High Energy Physics group, The Cavendish Laboratory, to work on the LHCb experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. The LHCb experiment aims to discover physics beyond the Standard Model in the decays of heavy flavour (b and c) hadrons through high precision measurements of CP violation and very rare decays. The Cambridge group plays a leading role in the Ring Imaging Cherenkov (RICH) detector system, the RICH software, global particle identification and the physics analysis performance studies.
The successful applicant will analyse the first physics data of LHCb. The Cambridge group is currently central to the physics preparations for the measurement of the CP angle gamma through B^+/- -> DK^+/- decays, the measurement of the forward-backward asymmetry in B_d -> K^* mu^+ mu^- decays and other first physics measurements. There are strong links between the experimental and theoretical particle physics groups in the Cavendish Laboratory.
The applicant should have (or be about to submit) a Ph.D. in particle physics and have experience with the development of software for particle physics experiments. Some familiarity with algorithm development, OO design and programming in C++ would be an asset.
The post is available from September 1, 2008.
Further information can be obtained from Dr. Valerie Gibson (gibson@hep.cam.ac.uk), The Cavendish Laboratory, JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0HE, UK, to whom applications, including a CV; the names and addresses of three referees; and a completed PD18 cover sheet (parts I and III available to download from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18/.), should be sent.
Postdoctoral Research Positions in Proton Medical PhysicsThe "Vakgroep Elementaire-Deeltjesfysica" of the University of Antwerpen (Belgium) is expecting several openings for Ph.D. scholarships and postdoctoral positions for outstanding students and researches, starting September 1, 2008.
The main research interests of the group are currently:
- Search for extra dimensions and an ADD graviton.
- Search for the Standard Model Higgs boson in the H -> WW -> 2l 2nu channel.
- Study of QCD at very high parton densities.
Ph.D. scholarships and postdoctoral positions are available for a period of four years and are subject to social security. Important computing facilities and a supporting research environment are available to the candidates. The successful candidates will be based in Antwerp, but should also be prepared to travel regularly to CERN. The Ph.D. scholarships in particular are expected to lead to a Ph.D. degree at the University of Antwerpen.
To qualify, the candidates should have a master, respectively doctoral degree in physics and demonstrate a strong motivation for fundamental research in an international environment.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and arrange to have two letters of recommendation sent to Prof. Dr. Nick van Remortel, preferably before July 31, 2008. More information about the positions can be obtained at the same address. The preferred method to apply is via e-mail, but applications are also accepted by regular mail at the following address:
Prof. Dr. Nick van Remortel
Departement Fysica
Universiteit Antwerpen (CGB)
Groenenborgerlaan 171
B-2020 Antwerpen
Belgium
E-mail: nick.vanremortel@ua.ac.be
Tel.: +32-3-265-3568
Fax: +32-3-265-3318
Website of the Particle Physics Group: http://www.hep.ua.ac.be
Postdoctoral Position on ATLASNorthern Illinois University (NIU), in collaboration with Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) and the Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics (SCIPP) of the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), invites applications for an anticipated two Postdoctoral Research positions at the interface of high-energy physics and medical physics. In order to provide better patient treatment, LLU, NIU and UCSC are developing a new generation of hardware and software tools for image-guided proton therapy. The implementation of this advanced system is based on silicon micro-strip detector technology and high precision multi-crystal calorimeters with extremely fast data acquisition and reconstruction of individual protons in a broad proton beam penetrating the patient.
The selected postdoctoral researchers will be key members of a core team of physicists working on the proton Computed Tomography (pCT) project. His or her tasks will include tracking and energy detector system development and testing, DAQ hardware and software development, and eventually system performance evaluation including collection and analysis of pCT data with various phantoms. The selected candidates will also be responsible for procurement and testing of a segmented crystal calorimeter to measure the residual energy of the protons after they pass through the patient. The work, coordinated by NIU, will take place primarily at the laboratories of LLUMC, where the calorimeter development is taking place,and SCIPP, responsible for the silicon tracker development. The positions offer the opportunity for travel between the participating institutions.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in experimental physics with experience in both particle detector hardware and data acquisition software. No experience in medical imaging is required. Good knowledge of VB/C++ and FPGA programming is preferred but not an absolute requirement.
Levels of Positions and Salaries: It is anticipated that one position would be at the Senior Researcher level with a starting salary of 65-75 k$. The other is at the Postdoctoral Researcher level with a starting annual salary of 55-65 k$.
Additional Opportunities: After completion of a 2-year research period, the incumbents will be eligible to apply for a clinical/research Medical Physics Ph.D. position at LLUMC.
Application Details: Review of complete applications will begin August 15, 2008 and will continue until the positions are filled. Positions are for one year, with likely extension for a 2nd year. To apply, please send a cover letter, C.V., list of publications, and ask three reference letters to be submitted electronically to erdelyi@nicadd.niu.edu. Northern Illinois University is an equal opportunity equal access affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community.
Post-Doctoral Research Associates (Three Positions Available)The University of Bonn invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow to work on the ATLAS experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. The ATLAS group in Bonn is involved in multiple aspects of the experiment, including physics analysis in the areas of Supersymmetry, Higgs Bosons, and Top Quark Physics, as well as the design, construction, and operation of the ATLAS pixel detector and its upgrade. The group includes four faculty members and several junior research groups, with strong ties to the Bonn Theory Group.
The successful candidate will be based primarily at CERN and will be expected to strengthen our effort in searches for Supersymmetry in the early ATLAS data, in addition to contributing to the physics commissioning of the experiment.
The position is available immediately with an initial appointment for two years. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The salary follows the German standard for public employment according to E13. A Ph.D. in experimental particle physics as well as experience in data analysis is required for this position. Applicants are requested to submit their CV, a summary of their research experience and interests, and at least two letters of recommendation to:
Prof. Volker BuescherFor further information, please contact Volker Buescher, Telephone: (49) 228 733532.
Physikalisches Institut, Universitaet Bonn
Nussalle 12
53115 Bonn, Germany
Postdoctoral Position on ATLASThe High Energy Physics group at the University of Nebraska is seeking to hire up to three postdoctoral research associates to join its research program. The group presently consists of four faculty members, with a fifth faculty member to start in fall 2008, three postdocs, and six graduate students. The group participates in Fermilab's D0 experiment, CERN's CMS experiment, and the Pierre Auger Observatory. Current responsibilities in D0 include the luminosity measurement, tracking, computing, and several physics analysis topics. For CMS, the group hosts a Tier-2 computing center and plays leading roles in the forward pixel detector, physics analysis studies, and R&D for next-generation silicon tracking detectors. In the Auger Observatory, the group is involved in atmospheric monitoring, education/outreach, and the development of the northern hemisphere site. Opportunities for a successful applicant could include the luminosity measurement and physics analysis on D0; research and development for the next generation of silicon pixel detectors while resident at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland along with analysis of CMS data; or full-time involvement in CMS operations and physics while resident at either Fermilab or CERN.
Successful candidates for the postdoctoral research positions are required to have received a Ph.D.in experimental high energy physics within the five years and have an interest in joining one of the group's ongoing research efforts. Applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, publication list, a statement of research interests, and at least two letters of reference. Application materials should be sent to Beth Farleigh, 116 Brace Hall, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588-0111. The application deadline is June 30, 2008, but the search will continue until suitable candidates are found. Questions about the position may be addressed to Prof. Gregory Snow.
The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact Beth Farleigh at (402) 472-9222 for assistance.
Applications are invited for postdoctoral research associate positions in the University of Toronto Experimental High Energy Physics group. The group has an active program of participation in the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. The group is one of those responsible for the maintenance and running of the ATLAS Forward Calorimeters and the Beam Condition Monitors. Toronto is also the site of one of the Central Canadian ATLAS Tier II computing sites. A large new computing cluster will be installed in the next year. In addition to these responsibilities, we have an active program in preparing for the analysis of data from ATLAS. The first of these positions is available starting from July 1, 2008. It is based at the University of Toronto campus. The successful applicant will have a major responsibility for the Tier II computing site, and should be familiar with LINUX, C++, and similar software tools. The second position is available starting from October 1, 2008 and will also be based in Toronto. The successful applicant for this position will be expected to make a major commitment to the group's responsibilities in operating and maintaining parts of the ATLAS calorimeter system. The successful applicants for both positions will be expected to play a central role in the group's efforts in physics analysis. For more information about the group's activities please refer to our website at hep.physics.utoronto.ca. Candidates should supply a resume, a description of research interests, and three letters of reference to Ms. Winnie Kam, Department of Physics, University of Toronto, 60 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A7, Canada. For information about the position, send e-mail to orr@physics.utoronto.ca or Richard.Teuscher@cern.ch.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. In accordance with Canadian immigration regulations, this advertisement is directed in the first instance to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Nonetheless, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
The experimental particle physics group at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for postdoctoral research with the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. Our group is expanding its ATLAS as the first proton-proton collisions of the LHC are expected in 2008.
The Penn Particle Physics Group has been involved since 1994 with the ATLAS Transition Radiation Tracker, in particular with the design of the front-end electronics and in commissioning with test beams and cosmic rays at CERN. We provide excellent opportunities to participate in tracking hardware, software, and detector commissioning, as well as other contributions to the early operations of the ATLAS detector. There are also opportunities to be involved in the development of electronics for a silicon detector upgrade.
Our group has a substantial experience in physics analysis at hadron colliders, including the discovery of the top quark, the observation of the oscilliation frequency of the strange B meson, the observation of WZ production, and Higgs searches with the Collider Detector at Fermilab (CDF). Our physics interests on ATLAS include searches for the Higgs boson and searches for new physics. We expect that our group will have a significant role in physics analysis of the first ATLAS data.
Applicants must have a recent doctorate in experimental particle physics, experience in data analysis and programming, and be willing to be based primarily at CERN. Previous experience in hardware, while not necessary, would be considered an asset. Applicants should send a statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference via email to:
Mrs. P. Kulynych
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Pennsylvania
209 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
USAComplete applications will be considered immediately until the position is filled. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
For further information, please see the Penn Particle Physics Group web page, and contact Professors Elliot Lipeles, Brig Williams, Evelyn Thomson, and Joe Krull.