Research collaborator 2026/CP/240

University of A Coruña; España; Presencial; EUR 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of A Coruña invites applications for a research position in particle physics to search for long-lived dark hadrons using LHCb Run 3 data. The project runs 2025–2029 and includes data preparation, simulation, and method development.

A BSc in physics or mathematics is required, with Python/C++ programming experience. English fluency is expected. The selection will rank candidates by merit and may include a personal interview.

Formación

• Advanced Python and/or C++ programming (≥100 lines of code).
• Experience as member of one of the LHC collaborations: ATLAS, CMS, LHCb or ALICE.
• Experience in long-lived particles analyses.
• Fluency in English (C2/C1 or higher) or dissertation in English.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare data and simulation samples for the search.
• Develop and validate analysis methods.
• Contribute to the publication of results.

Conocimientos

Python

C++

Educación

BSc in physics or mathematics

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company University of A Coruña Research Field Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 8 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2026/CP/240 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Grant/funding reference: ED431F 2025/27

Job title: Search for long-lived dark hadrons using LHCb data from Run 3

Research line / Scientific-technical services: Particle physics in LHCb

Grant/funding period: START: 01/01/2025 END: 31/12/2029

Centre of Principal Researcher: Faculty of Sciences

PURPOSE OF CONTRACT: Collaborator on activities related to the project/agreement stated.

TASKS TO BE CARRIED OUT

The candidate is expected to work on the search for decays of long-lived particles (dark hadrons):

• Preparation of the data and simulation samples for the search, using data from the LHCb experiment.
• Development and implementation of the methodology, and validation of the analysis techniques.
• BSc degree in the field of physics or mathematics

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

MERIT ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Experience and qualifications

• Having developed advanced programs in Python and/or C++ (1 point for each program with more than 100 lines of code, up to a maximum of 2 points).
• Being or having been a member of one of the following LHC experimental collaborations: ATLAS, CMS, LHCb or ALICE (1 point).
• Experience in the analysis of long-lived particles (1 point per year of experience in the analysis of long-lived particles, up to a maximum of 2 points).
• Presentation of research results at conferences/workshops or international or national meetings (0.5 points for each talk or poster, up to 1 point).
• Internationalisation: stays at a foreign research centre other than the centre where the bachelor's degree was obtained (0.5 points per week of stay, up to a maximum of 1 point).
• Fluent communication in English: native speaker, C2 level or equivalent, or final-year dissertation (TFG) written in English (1 point); C1 level (0.75 points); B2 level (0.5 points).

PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Should there be multiple applications, a personal interview will be held with the two highest-scoring candidates, provided they achieve a minimum score of 5 points under the criteria above (2 additional points).

On the basis of the requirements and the assessment of merits, a prioritised ranking of candidates will be established.

The position will be awarded to the candidate with the highest score.

A reserve list will be drawn up from the remaining candidates who reach a minimum of 7 points, to be used for hiring in the event of withdrawal, termination or leave of the selected candidate

Selection process

SELECTION COMMITTEE AND PUBLICATION OF RESULTS

PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF RESULTS: Official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.

Additional comments

General required documentation:

1. Copy of national identity document or passport

2. Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English. If obtained outside the European Union it must be apostilled or legalised by the Spanish Embassy.

3. CV in English or Spanish/Galician

4. Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled.

5. Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application