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.
Research Associate Position in ATLASThe 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.
Postdoctoral Research Position in Experimental Particle PhysicsThe High Energy Physics institute in Barcelona (IFAE-Barcelona), in collaboration with the Spanish Center for Particle Physics AstroParticles and Nuclear Physics (CPAN), offers a two-years research associate position, to participate in the ATLAS experiment at the LHC at CERN (Switzerland). With the new position it is desired to strengthen the role of Spanish Institutes in the Tile Calorimeter of the ATLAS experiment, providing critical input to major tasks of the Tile detector, such as insuring smooth operation of the detector and its accurate calibration from the LHC field start-up; onwards. The successful candidate will contribute to the maintenance of the Tile RO systems, both for the data taking and the calibration, and is expected to play a leadership role in activities related to Tile online monitoring and calibration.
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Experimental Particle Physics. Experience in detector operation and calibration techniques is expected, and experience in DAQ systems will be very positively valued. The successful candidate will be based at CERN, working within a team of young physicists and engineers. Participation in the physics analysis of the LHC data will be possible upon mutual agreement. A continuation of work at IFAE with a PostDoc position is also possible.
Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Dr. Ilya Korolkov or Dr. Martine Bosman, IFAE, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain E08193. Applicants should ALSO register their applications at http://www.i-cpan.es/intranet/users/login by April 30th. Applications will be considered upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
For more information please contact:
Dr. Ilya Korolkov (IFAE-Barcelona)
IFAE, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Bellaterra, Barcelona, E-08193 Spain
e-mail:korolkov@ifae.es or
Dr. Martine Bosman (IFAE-Barcelona)
e-mail:bosman@ifae.es
Postdoctoral Positions for Experimental Particle PhysicsThe high-energy physics group at McGill University and the Universite' de Montreal invite applications for one postdoctoral research position on the ATLAS experiment. The McGill and Montreal groups are contributing to the ATLAS trigger, Grid computing and data analysis.
The successful applicant will have a strong record in particle physics. We are seeking a candidate with an excellent background in computing, software algorithms development and data analysis. The successful applicant is expected to help fulfill our institutional commitments for the ATLAS collaboration in the area of the ATLAS trigger system and to take on a leading role in the analysis of data. The successful candidate will be based full-time at CERN.
To qualify, the candidate should have a Ph.D. in Experimental High Energy Physics or equivalent experience and have demonstrated strong potential for outstanding achievement as an independent researcher.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, description of research experience and interests, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to:
Professor Brigitte Vachon
Department of Physics
McGill University
3600 University Street
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3A 2T8Applications will be accepted starting immediately until the position is filled. The initial appointment is for 1 year with possibility of an extension.
E-mail inquiries should be directed to vachon@physics.mcgill.ca or leroy@lps.umontreal.ca.
McGill University and Universite' de Montreal are committed to equity in employment.
Tenured Faculty Position for Experimental Particle Physics University of Science and Technology of ChinaApplications are invited for postdoctoral positions in experimental particle physics with the Department of Modern Physics (DMP) at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), beginning in the summer or fall of 2008. The positions will be kept open until they are filled. The particle physics laboratory at USTC is one of the leading research centers in China. Its research in experimental particle physics includes both domestic experimental particle physics projects in China and several large international collaborative projects. These projects are the BES experiment in Beijing, the Dayabay nuclear reactor neutrino experiment, the ATLAS experiment at CERN, the Star experiment at BNL, the D0 experiment at Fermilab, and the R&D for the ILC.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in particle physics or nuclear physics by the date of appointment. The successful candidates are expected to work for the BES or ATLAS experiments.
Applicants should send curriculum vitae, list of publications, and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent via e-mail to Prof. Xiaolian Wang and copy of Prof. Zhengguo Zhao.
Postdoctoral Position in the T2K ExperimentThe Department of Modern Physics (DMP) at the University of Science and Technology of China(USTC) invites applications for a faculty position at the associate or full professor level with tenure, beginning in the spring or summer of 2009. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in physics, a demonstrated record of accomplishment in research as evidenced by an ongoing research program, and a publication record that provides evidence of outstanding creativity.
The particle physics laboratory at USTC is one of the leading research centers in China. Its research in experimental particle physics includes both domestic projects in China and several large international collaborative projects. These projects are the BES experiment in Beijing, the Dayabay nuclear reactor neutrino experiment, the ATLAS experiment at CERN, the D0 experiment at Fermilab, the Star experiment at BNL,and the R&D for the ILC.
Applications, consisting of curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of research and teaching interests, three letters of recommendation, should be submitted electronically, preferably as a single .pdf file to Prof. Xiaolian Wang and copy to Prof. Zhengguo Zhao. Screening of applications will begin July 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.
Postdoc or Research ScientistThe 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 the T2K experiments in Japan for almost two decades. Currently the group is composed of four faculty members, three graduate students and an undergraduate student. And the group is supported by a technical and administrative staff. 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. 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 and UNO 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.AThe application and letters can also be sent to the following e-mail address: Chang Kee Jung.
The position can start as early as June 1, 2008. While the initial deadline for the application is April 25, 2008, 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.
We seek a Postdoc or Research Scientist immediately with the Research Foundation of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, to work on the D0 experiment at Fermilab. Stony Brook is presently involved in D0 Higgs boson searches, measurement of the W boson mass, searches for new particles and properties of b-quark hadrons, but the candidate need not be restricted to these topics. There is also an opportunity for the new hire to participate in developing particle flow algorithms (PFA) for the International Linear Collider. The PFA work is critical input for the letters of intent for ILC detectors due in about one year. We expect that the person hired would be resident at Fermilab. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Research Foundation of SUNY is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Please submit CV to Paul Grannis; telephone (631) 632-8088 and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent. Electronic submissions are preferred. This position will be open until a suitable candidate is hired.
Postdoctoral Research AssociatePostdoctoral position available to work with the Uppsala ATLAS Group. The first deadline for application is Wednesday, February 20; the second deadline is August 25, 2008.
The complete application instructions are given at this Web address. The candidate should send an e-mail to Tord Ekelof.
Postdoctoral PositionThe Experimental Particle Physics group at the University of Washington is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join its effort on the ATLAS experiment at CERN.
The group has worked on the design and construction of the ATLAS forward muon chamber and is now contributing to muon system installation and commissioning, on-line data quality assurance, data base and tracking. We are also working on the identification of b-quarks and tau-leptons. Our physics analysis effort is currently focused on the Exotics and Higgs groups.The successful candidate is expected to play a leading role in the physics object reconstruction and identification and in data analysis with an emphasis on the Higgs searches. The position will be based at CERN.
Applicants should send their curriculum vitae and arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to Professor Anna Goussiou at goussiou@phys.washington.edu. (Please send all documents in pdf format.)
The University of Washington strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.
Post-doctoral Research AssociateFlorida State University has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral research associate in experimental particle physics at Florida State University. 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: simulation software, offline calorimeter reconstruction, or data quality monitoring (including shifts). The candidate is expected 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 to:
Prof. Todd AdamsElectronic applications are preferred.
Department of Physics
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4350, or
tadams@hep.fsu.eduFlorida State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
The high energy physics group at the University of Cincinnati has an opening for a postdoctoral research associate in the Belle group. The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of renewal. The Belle group at Cincinnati consists of two faculty members, two postdocs, and several graduate and undergraduate students. We are involved in numerous analyses including measurements of the CKM angle φ2 via b → u decays; measurements of D0-D0 mixing; measurements of polarization in B0 → V V decays; and studies of Bs decays using data taken at the ϒ(5S) resonance. Belle has the world's largest sample of reconstructed B meson decays, and the KEKB accelerator continues to set world records for e+e− luminosity. With this large data set there are many physics analysis opportunities. This position represents an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to have a large impact on a forefront experiment. In 2009, the detector is scheduled to be upgraded to a “Super B-factory” experiment; the Cincinnati group is involved in developing particle identification detectors for this upgrade.
A Ph.D. in particle physics or a closely related area is required for this position. Interested parties should send their curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Professor Alan Schwartz (ucphysics@uc.edu), Department of Physics, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210011, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Application deadline: until the position is filled. Applications received by March 1, 2008 will receive full consideration.
Contact: Prof. Alan Schwartz (alan.schwartz2@uc.edu)
Address: Physics Department, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210011, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
Phone: 513-556-0527
Fax: 513-556-3425Full job description here.
Post-Doctoral PositionThe Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning September 2008. Ph.D. in experimental or applied physics required; some post doctoral and teaching experience preferred. Interdisciplinary Ph.D.'s will be considered if there is evidence of extensive coursework in physics. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a research facility on campus and involve undergraduates in a vigorous research program. A 400 sq. ft. lab and modest start-up funds are provided, but faculty are also encouraged to collaborate/work off campus at one of the large universities or national research facilities located in Michigan or adjacent states. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory physics and a wide range of courses at the intermediate level. Applicants are encouraged to follow the recent Physics Today (Nov. 2006, vol. 59, pp. 38-42) article, "Hunting for Jobs at Liberal Arts Colleges."
Kalamazoo College is a highly selective nationally known liberal arts college of approximately 1300 motivated undergraduates. The Physics Department graduates about 10 majors each year. Roughly half of these pursue careers in applied science or engineering, including some who participate in a 3/2 engineering program. The Department is more interdisciplinary than most in its size range, has a biological physics concentration available, and participates actively in the Center for Complex Systems Studies located on campus. Completed applications received by December 15, 2007 will receive full consideration. The committee is still accepting applications but encourages prospective applicants to contact Tom Askey, the Physics Chair, as soon as possible. Please send curriculum and experience; a statement describing research interests and how undergraduates would participate including an estimate for start-up costs; graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable); and three letters of reference. Applications must be sent by regular mail to Peggy Cauchy, Office Coordinator, Department of Physics, Kalamazoo College, 1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006. Inquiries about the status of the applications should be directed to Ms. Cauchy at the above email address while questions about the position itself should be addressed to Prof. Tom Askew, Chair, Department of Physics.
Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and identify themselves if they wish.
Post-Doctoral PositionThe Southern Methodist University particle physics group invites applications for a research scientist to work on the development of the e-bubble detector to measure in the DUSEL underground laboratory very low energy solar neutrinos and distinguish them from dark matter scattering. The e-bubble detector concept is based on cryogenic noble liquid or gas and an optical readout. The prototype device developed by the BNL-Columbia-SMU Collaboration is located at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent in experimental particle or nuclear physics and are expected to have experience in detector technology.
The successful candidate is expected to spend a fraction of the time at BNL and to participate in all aspects of detector development and testing.
Applicants should send curriculum vitae and arrange for at least three letters of references to be sent on their behalf to Professor Ryszard Stroynowski, Department of Physics, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas 75275-0175 (e-mail). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
SMU 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.
Post-Doctoral FellowThe Experimental High Energy Physics Group at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) is looking for candidates for a postdoctoral research fellow to work on the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. The faculty at Fresno State has been involved in ATLAS performance study and new physics searches for several years. More details can be found at the Fresno State Web site.
The successful candidate is expected to play an active role in ATLAS performance study and new physics searches with the first incoming ATLAS data. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in experimental high energy physics and experience with Linux/UNIX, C++, and analysis of experimental high energy physics data. Candidates need to apply online here with job ID 11288. Details of theposition are described at this web site. While applications received by March 31, 2008 will receive full consideration, candidates will still be considered until the position is filled. Please contact Professor Yongsheng Gao (email yogao@csufresno.edu, telephone: 559-279-4554) for any questions. Fresno State is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
The Laboratory for Particle Physics and Cosmology at Harvard University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship to be associated with the MINOS and NOvA neutrino oscillations experiments.
The MINOS experiment, now running at Fermilab, is studying neutrino oscillations over a 7356 km baseline. The Harvard group has been concentrating on the search for oscillations of muon-type neutrinos into electron-type neutrinos. However, the successful applicant will have considerable freedom in pursuing physics interests of his or her choice.
The NOvA experiment will be the second-generation experiment on Fermilab's NuMI beamline and will be optimized for the study of muon-type neutrino into electron-type neutrino oscillations. The Harvard group is taking major responsibility for the front-end electronics and will participate in the development of the analysis programs. The division of the successful applicant's effort between the MINOS and NOvA experiments will depend on the construction schedule of the NOvA experiment, which is uncertain as of this posting.
Applicants for this position should have a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics. The position is available beginning immediately or at a negotiated time. Applications are being considered now and will be considered until the position is filled.
Applicants should send a curriculum vita, a list of publications, and a description of research interests and skills, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:
Professor Gary Feldman
Lyman Laboratory
Harvard University
17 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Or electronically to feldman@physics.harvard.eduHarvard is an equal opportunity action employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged.