Post Doctoral Fellow

University of Regina Careers; Regina; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hyper-Kamiokande group in the Department of Physics at the University of Regina invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in experimental particle physics. The fellow will contribute to detector construction, commissioning, calibration, software development, and physics data analysis, with emphasis on the Hyper-K multi-PMT system.

Extended stays in Japan are required, including participation in far-detector construction and calibration activities, development of the calibration

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental particle physics, nuclear physics, astroparticle physics, or a closely related field, completed or expected before the start of the appointment.
• Strong background in experimental particle physics and substantial knowledge of neutrino physics and modern neutrino experiments.
• Excellent scientific programming and software-development skills. Strong experience with Python and/or C++ is required; experience with ROOT , Linux/Unix, version control, and collaborative scientific-software development is expected.
• Demonstrated ability in quantitative data analysis, detector-performance studies, statistical interpretation, and the development or validation of analysis procedures.
• Hands-on experience with particle-detector instrumentation, construction, commissioning, calibration, data acquisition, electronics, optics, photodetectors, or closely related experimental systems.
• Ability to work independently, solve technical problems, document work clearly, communicate excellently in oral and written form, and contribute effectively within a large international collaboration.
• A strong commitment to Hyper-K construction and commissioning
• Ability and willingness to spend repeated extended periods in Japan, ranging from several weeks to several months at a time.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across detector construction, commissioning, calibration, scientific software development, and physics data analysis.
• Complete University of Regina responsibilities for the Hyper-K multi-PMT (mPMT) LED light-injection system, including component production, quality control, integration, documentation, and coordination with collaborating institutions.
• Join Hyper-K far-detector construction in Japan during the current phase and participate in commissioning and calibration activities.
• Develop the Hyper-K far-detector calibration framework, including software, analysis tools, procedures, validation methods, monitoring, and documentation.
• Work closely with the Hyper-K Canada calibration effort and contribute to the IWCD program.
• Balance the effort between the far detector and IWCD as project priorities evolve, contributing to detector-performance studies and physics data analysis as data-taking begins.

Skills

Python

C++

ROOT

Linux/Unix

Data analysis

Scientific programming

Communication

Education

PhD in experimental particle physics or related field

Tools

Version control

Job description

Post Doctoral Fellow

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, a brief statement of research and technical experience, and the names and contact information of at least three references.

Position Details

Posting Summary Competition Number 20260164A/S Position Title Post Doctoral Fellow Faculty/Department Faculty of Science Unit Science-Physics Employee Group CUPE 5791 - Research Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public. CUPE 5791 Job Family Research Category Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Number of Vacancies 1

The Hyper-Kamiokande group in the Department of Physics at the University of Regina invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in experimental particle physics. The position is intended for a broadly skilled experimentalist who can contribute across detector construction, commissioning, calibration, scientific software development, and, as the experiment enters operation, physics data analysis. The successful candidate will join the international Hyper-Kamiokande (Hyper-K) collaboration at a particularly active stage in the construction of the experiment. The immediate program includes completion of the University of Regina responsibilities for the Hyper-K multi-PMT (mPMT) LED light-injection system, including component production, quality control, integration, documentation, and coordination with collaborating institutions. The postdoctoral fellow will also participate directly in Hyper-K far-detector construction in Japan during the current high-intensity construction phase and, as commissioning begins, will take an active role in commissioning and calibration activities. Extended and repeated stays in Japan are a central requirement of the position and may range from several weeks to several months at a time. In parallel with these hands-on activities, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of the Hyper-K far-detector calibration framework, including software, analysis tools, procedures, validation methods, monitoring, and documentation. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with the Hyper-K Canada calibration effort and will also contribute to the active Intermediate Water Cherenkov Detector (IWCD) program. The balance of effort between the far detector and IWCD will evolve with project priorities so that the successful candidate can take on responsibilities in a focused and effective way. As Hyper-K begins producing physics-quality data, the role will expand naturally to include detector-performance studies and physics data analysis.

Position Requirements

• A PhD in experimental particle physics, nuclear physics, astroparticle physics, or a closely related field, completed or expected before the start of the appointment.
• A strong background in experimental particle physics and substantial knowledge of neutrino physics and modern neutrino experiments.
• Excellent scientific programming and software-development skills. Strong experience with Python and/or C++ is required; experience with ROOT , Linux/Unix, version control, and collaborative scientific-software development is expected.
• Demonstrated ability in quantitative data analysis, detector-performance studies, statistical interpretation, and the development or validation of analysis procedures.
• Hands-on experience with particle-detector instrumentation, construction, commissioning, calibration, data acquisition, electronics, optics, photodetectors, or closely related experimental systems.
• Ability to work independently, solve technical problems, document work clearly, communicate excellently in oral and written form, and contribute effectively within a large international collaboration.
• A strong commitment to Hyper-K construction and commissioning
• Ability and willingness to spend repeated extended periods in Japan, ranging from several weeks to several months at a time.

Physical Demands

Pay Grade As Per CUPE 5791 Research Salary Range 65,000 - 72,000

Status Term Work Hours Duration (if Term/Temporary) 2-year term Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted

Contact Information

Application contact: Dr. Nikolay Kolev, Department of Physics, University of Regina – [e-mail]

Job Open Date 09/28/2026 Job Close Date 10/28/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Application Instructions

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The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.

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Documents Required

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Reference Contact Info
• Research Interests/Projects

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