The SLAC National Accelerator
Laboratory (SLAC) is seeking an experimental Research Associate to work on the
ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN.
This position offers exciting opportunities for
physics at the energy frontier. The physics interest of the group focuses on
searches for new physics through direct searches and precision measurements of
the Higgs boson properties. The SLAC physics effort also has a strong emphasis
on the buildup of physics signature tools through active engagement in physics
performance areas such as tracking, b-tagging, jet reconstruction, as well as
trigger algorithms and strategies. In addition, our group has a strong and
growing emphasis to analyze and reconstruct data in new ways through the
application of modern machine learning tools. The main physics research areas
of the SLAC ATLAS group include:
• Higgs physics and EFT interpretations
• Jets, jet substructure and tagging
• Tracking and b-tagging
• Machine learning applications
This position offers unparalleled experimental
experience in the challenging environment of rapidly increasing luminosity of
the LHC Phase-II Upgrade. Our longstanding detector involvement has been with
the ATLAS Pixel detector as well as the High Level Trigger and DAQ (TDAQ).
These are continued in our upgrade commitments. SLAC is the assembly site for
the Pixel Inner System, the innermost part of the new silicon tracker (ITk)
which will have a crucial role in many of our analysis topics.
The successful candidate is expected to be
based at SLAC and contribute significantly to Higgs physics efforts and the ITk
upgrade.
The SLAC ATLAS group consists of about 20
people, of which 5 are currently based at CERN. The ATLAS Center at SLAC
provides support to our collaborators for both physics analysis and detector
activities.
The expected start time for this position is Fall/Winter
2021.
Qualifications: These are highly competitive positions as part
of the general research associate program at SLAC, requiring a background of
demonstrated excellence in research and a recent PhD in experimental particle
physics. The position is initially a two-year term with the possibility of
renewal.
The deadline to submit the application
materials is December 1, 2021.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an equal
opportunity employer and welcomes nominations of women and minority group
members.
https://careers.slac.stanford.edu/working-slac/mission-vision-values
Application Material
Required: Submit the following required application
material online:
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* (posted 2021/09/16)