Postdoctoral position in Theoretical Particle Physics (M/F)

EURAXESS Ireland; France; Hybride; EUR 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CNRS – Institut de physique théorique in France is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the P2S2 project, developing precise parton shower algorithms and studying jet physics.

The position, initially for 2 years with possible extension to a third year, is part of the ANR P2S2 project led by Gregory Soyez at IPhT in collaboration with Matteo Cacciari at LPTHE. The role requires solid knowledge of particle physics and QCD, with programming skills a plus.

Qualifications

• PhD in particle physics or related field.
• Strong knowledge of quantum chromodynamics.
• Experience with programming is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop a precise parton shower algorithm at next-to-single log accuracy for ee collisions.
• Extend results to proton-proton collisions.
• Study the phenomenological aspects of jet physics.
• Collaborate with project leaders and publish results.

Connaissances

Particle physics

Quantum Chromodynamics

Programming

Formation

PhD in Particle Physics

Outils

Python

C++

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut de physique théorique Research Field Mathematics History History of science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 2 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary 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 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The candidate will work on the scientific themes of the P2S2 project: developing precise parton shower algorithms and studying their consequences in jet physics.

• Develop a parton shower algorithm that is precise to the next-to-single log for ee collisions.
• Extend these results to proton-proton collisions.
• Study the phenomenological aspects of jet physics

This is a postdoctoral position recruited as part of the ANR P2S2 project. The project is led by Gregory Soyez at IPhT in collaboration with Matteo Cacciari at LPTHE. The position is initially filled for a period of 2 years, with the possibility of an extension for a third year.

Good knowledge of particle physics and quantum chromodynamics. Knowledge of computer programming is a plus.