Position Description

The High-Energy Physics (HEP) Group at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate with the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. The successful candidate will play a leadership role in searches for physics beyond the Standard Model, machine learning applications, and Phase-2 trigger upgrades. 

UIUC is a top 10 U.S. physics university whose HEP program benefits from the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and the Illinois Center for Advanced Study of the Universe (ICASU), providing the candidate with access to world-class computational and AI resources as well as a vibrant physics community and connections with Fermilab and Argonne National Laboratory.

Qualified candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent) in particle physics by the time of appointment. Applicants should use academicjobsonline to provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a statement of research interests, and arrange for three letters of reference. 

Further information is available at https://physics.illinois.edu/people/directory/profile/benhoob. Inquiries may be addressed to Prof. Ben Hooberman at benhoob@illinois.edu. 

Applications received by August 7, 2026 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.