Postdoc: Experimental Nuclear Physics — SIRIUS Detector

CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research; France; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research, via the Irène Joliot-Curie Lab (IJCLab) in Orsay, seeks a postdoctoral researcher to lead detector and ASIC tests for the SHEXI upgrade of SIRIUS. The role involves commissioning, off-site collaboration if needed (e.g., Finland), data analysis, and dissemination of results.

Applicants should hold a PhD in experimental nuclear physics with published work, and be proficient in silicon detectors, electronics, and C++/ROOT.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in experimental nuclear physics required.
• At least one publication as first or joint first author in a related project.
• Demonstrable knowledge of silicon detectors and their operation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of front- and back-end electronics and their operation.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Experience with recoil-decay tagging is a valuable skill for analysis.
• Solid programming in C++/ROOT.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in detector and ASIC preamplifier tests for SHEXI upgrade of SIRIUS.
• Participate in commissioning the SIRIUS detection system.
• Contribute to activities such as acceptance testing, characterisation of ASICs, digitisers, and installation at JYFL.
• Analyse data and disseminate results via conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with IJCLab, IPHC, GANIL and CEA-Saclay teams.

Skills

Silicon detectors

Electronics (front- & back-end)

C++/ROOT programming

Teamwork

Education

PhD in experimental nuclear physics

Tools

SIRIUS detector system

ASIC preamplifiers

ROOT framework

Job description

The CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research, via the Irène Joliot-Curie Lab (IJCLab) in Orsay, seeks a postdoctoral researcher to lead detector and ASIC tests for the SHEXI upgrade of SIRIUS. The role involves commissioning, off-site collaboration if needed (e.g., Finland), data analysis, and dissemination of results.

Applicants should hold a PhD in experimental nuclear physics with published work, and be proficient in silicon detectors, electronics, and C++/ROOT.