Postdoc in Experimental Particle Physics — Dark-Sector ATLAS Research

Nikhef; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikhef ATLAS group at Amsterdam invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in experimental particle physics. The role focuses on constructing and executing an ATLAS search for dark-sector bound states using Run 3 data, combining theory and experiment to predict signals and develop robust analysis methods.

You will lead the analysis design, code and documentation, and work closely with Dr Flavia de Almeida Dias at the University of Amsterdam, Nikhef, and collaborators across the

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental high-energy physics or closely related field.
• Experience in collider data analysis and strong software skills (Python, C++, ROOT).
• Ability to develop, document and maintain analysis code in a collaborative research environment; excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of a new ATLAS search for dark-sector bound states.
• Integrate theory and experiment to develop signal and background models for Run 3 analyses.
• Identify promising unexplored regions of parameter space and optimize the analysis strategy.
• Implement the analysis within the ATLAS Collaboration, contributing to Run 3 publications.
• Collaborate with theory groups and other institutions to maximize scientific impact.

Skills

Python

C++

ROOT

ATLAS experiment

long-lived-particle searches

displaced-vertex reconstruction

triggers

Monte Carlo simulation

statistical inference

dark-sector phenomenology

Education

PhD in experimental high-energy physics

Tools

ROOT

Job description

Nikhef ATLAS group at Amsterdam invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in experimental particle physics. The role focuses on constructing and executing an ATLAS search for dark-sector bound states using Run 3 data, combining theory and experiment to predict signals and develop robust analysis methods.

You will lead the analysis design, code and documentation, and work closely with Dr Flavia de Almeida Dias at the University of Amsterdam, Nikhef, and collaborators across the