Brookhaven National Laboratory, Physics Department

Position ID:Brookhaven National Laboratory-Physics Department-RA2 [#18745]
Position Title: Postdoc Research Associate - ATLAS (Job ID 2690)
Position Type:Open Rank
Position Location:Upton, New York 11973, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Physics / ATLAS
Appl Deadline: finished (2021/06/03, finished 2022/01/27)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed. ***

Organization Overview

The Omega Group in the Physics Department at Brookhaven National Lab (BNL) focuses on the ATLAS experiment at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. BNL is the host laboratory for the U.S. ATLAS Operations Program, the U.S. ATLAS HL-LHC Upgrade Project, an ATLAS Tier-1 computing facility, and is designated as part of the U.S. ATLAS Support Center. The Omega Group in the Physics Department at BNL leads several physics analyses on the ATLAS experiment and has major responsibilities in operations, trigger, and software development. The group has leading roles in the ATLAS Phase-I and HL-LHC upgrade projects (silicon-strip detector, liquid argon calorimeter readout, and trigger/data acquisition electronics) and has strong R&D programs on trigger/data acquisition, high-performance computing, and silicon detectors. Position Description

The Omega Group at BNL has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to participate in LHC data analysis on the ATLAS experiment and contribute to the ATLAS LAr and TDAQ upgrade activities, including machine learning, trigger algorithms, and reconstruction with calorimetric information using FPGA and heterogeneous devices. The successful candidate will be interested in participating in the LHC scientific program and detector development for hadron collider experiments. This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participation in the ATLAS scientific program with a strong focus on Electroweak and Higgs physics.

• Participation in developing, constructing, installing, integrating, and commissioning the HL-LHC Upgrade of the ATLAS detector.

• Document and disseminate research results through publications and conduct research presentations at meetings and conferences. Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in high energy or nuclear physics or in closely related fields.

• Experience with data analysis and knowledge of statistical techniques.

• Experience with software development for high energy or nuclear physics experiments.

• Understanding of machine learning techniques and tools.

• Understanding of readout system development of scientific detector systems.

• Understanding of laboratory equipment, HDL-based design, simulation, and testing.

• Manuscript writing and demonstrated track record of publication of research in high quality peer-reviewed journals and presentations.

• Ability to work in a large international collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Analysis with LHC data based on C/C++ and Python.

• Experience in detector performance or trigger systems for high energy or nuclear physics experiments.

• Experience in readout system development of scientific detector systems.

• Experience with machine learning techniques and tools.

• Experience programming FPGA, heterogeneous devices, GPUs, or HPC machines.

• Understanding of mixed-signal circuits, digital signal processing, and modern circuit components.

• Understanding of EDA tools for circuit simulation, schematics entry, and PCB layout design.

• Hands-on problem-solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

OTHER INFORMATION: • Domestic and international travel should be expected.

• Initial 2-year term appointment subject to renewal contingent on performance and funding

• Postdoctoral Research Associate appointments are made to candidates who have earned a PhD within the past five years or will complete their degree prior to starting the position. Candidates seeking to apply must submit an electronic application to this opening through “BNL careers.” Your application must include the following items as a single Word document or PDF: 1) A letter of intent outlining your interests and experience, not to exceed five pages, and 2) A CV including a list of publications. Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to physicsLOR@bnl.gov with a subject line referring to this job posting (Req# 2690). The application is complete when all of these items have been received. Consideration of applications will begin July 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

Why Work at BNL?

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University.

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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