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We are 1,800 employees advancing knowledge for the benefit of humankind. Fermilab has been at the forefront of particle physics for more than 40 years. We build world-leading accelerators and detectors to conduct some of the most advanced particle physics experiments possible. We collect and analyze the data from those experiments with some of the most powerful computers in the world. We conduct this research on a 6,800-acre prairie, 35 miles outside Chicago, a treasure that has been designated a National Environmental Research Park. 

The Fermilab Particle Physics Division (PPD) seeks exceptional candidates for an Application Physicist position. The selected candidate will be assigned to the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment (CMS) group within the PPD Department. The selected candidate will work closely with the CMS group members on the Endcap Timing Layer (ETL) detector for the HL-LHC upgrade, and support integration of CMS detector components within the data acquisition (DAQ) system. The ETL detector will be installed in CMS to measure the arrival time of charged particles with an unprecedented precision of 30 ps. The ETL utilizes cutting edge silicon sensor and ASIC technologies, and poses unique challenges in the design of the radiation hard front-end electronics, low noise power generation and distribution, low jitter clock and data communication, as well as mechanical and system integration aspects in a very tight physical envelope. The candidate will work on the construction, commissioning and operation of the state-of-the-art ETL detector. The tasks will initially focus on the coordination of the ETL module assembly and verification of the production quality using the complete DAQ system, and will transition to integration, commissioning and operation of the CMS detector over the next several years. 

• Construct and integrate state-of-the-art instrumentation into the CMS experiment in collaboration with an international team of scientists, engineers, and technicians including students at all levels

• Lead activities at the Fermilab’s ETL module assembly and qualifications site, in coordination with CMS collaborators

• Design and develop hardware and software systems and procedures for testing characterization, calibration and commissioning of ETL detector and its components 

• Ph.D. in Physics with postdoc experience (minimum of 2 years preferred)

• Experience in development and thorough understanding of state-of-art silicon and precision timing detectors, and associated high-speed electronics 

• Experience in operation of complex experimental systems and development of data acquisition and reconstruction systems 

• Proven track record of high impact scientific research demonstrated by scientific publications 

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

• Ability to work with and support a diverse base of scientific users Application Instructions: