The University of Notre Dame High Energy Physics Group has an opening for a postdoctoral research associate to work on the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The successful candidate will contribute to CMS computing, especially analysis facility software, and lead CMS data analysis.

The CMS group at Notre Dame (Hildreth, Jessop, Lannon, Osherson, Wayne) has played a leading role in the construction, commissioning and operation of the CMS hadron calorimeter, and the electromagnetic calorimeter (ECAL) and has extensive roles in software development, high level trigger (HLT) operations, and computing. The group is also actively engaged in developing and coordinating detector upgrade projects for the High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC), including the ECAL/HCAL, MIP timing detector (MTD), tracker data processing systems, level 1 track trigger, and computing. Group members have leadership roles in CMS physics analyses with interests in Higgs coupling measurements (ttH and anomalous Higgs decays), top physics (including searches for new physics using effective field theory techniques), searches for exotic particles decaying through boosted topologies, and electroweak physics.

The group is looking for energetic applicants who are enthusiastic about learning new skills. Experience with the scientific python ecosystem (numpy, pandas, matplotlib, awkward, uproot, scikit-hep, coffea) distributed high-throughput computing (HTC), and/or general-purpose GPU programming is a plus, but not required. Curiosity about how cutting edge data science and computing techniques can be leveraged to push the boundaries of what’s possible in HEP is mandatory! Applicants should have, or be about to obtain, a Ph.D. in Experimental Particle Physics. Review of applications will begin on September 15th, and continue until the position is filled. For inquiries, please contact Prof. Kevin Lannon (klannon@nd.edu).

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications to which they have made significant contributions, a description of research interests and skills, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via the Academic Jobs Online website at the given link.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Notre Dame is committed to diversifying its research staff and encourages applications from women and members of traditionally underrepresented groups.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).