University of Cincinnati, Theoretical Physics

Position ID:

Cincinnati-HEP-PD [#28566]

Position Title:

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION in HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS PHENOMENOLOGY AND/OR RELATED FIELDS

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, United States of America

Subject Area:

High-Energy Theory / Phenomenology

Appl Deadline:

2024/12/15 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/09/24, listed until 2024/12/27)

Position Description:

The High Energy Physics (HEP) group in the Department of Physics at the University of Cincinnati seeks candidates for a post-doctoral fellow position to develop novel techniques incorporating machine learning in particle physics event generators. The individual hired will help lead the development of machine learning driven techniques in the Pythia 8 event generator, with a focus on hadronization phenomenology and the speed up of hadronization simulations in Pythia 8, as part of the MLhad collaboration effort. The position will be preferentially based at Cincinnati, OH, with the possibility of longer stays at Fermilab, IL and/or CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in HEP phenomenology or a closely related field, e.g. theoretical, experimental, or computational HEP. The ideal candidate would have experience in: (1) particle physics phenomenology; (2) building production-quality, sustainable, software written in C++ and Python; (3) developing machine learning models; and (4) communicating effectively.

Applications received by December 15, 2024 will receive full consideration, while the position will remain open until it is filled. The initial term will be for three years, with a competitive salary. If funds are available, the term may be extended to a maximum of five years. Further information may be obtained by contacting Philip Ilten, Stephen Mrenna and Jure Zupan via e-mail: philip.ilten@uc.edu, mrenna@fnal.gov and zupanje@ucmail.uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants will be evaluated on their commitment and contributions to diversity, as well as their appreciation for the University's culture of inclusion and equity.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letters (optional)
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Publication list
Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

University of Cincinnati
Department of Physics
400 Geology/Physics Bldg.
Cincinnati, OH 45221