Postdoc: Atlas ML for BSM Searches at CERN/UC Irvine

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine invites applications for a postdoctoral research position to work on the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. The position can be based at CERN or at UC Irvine, starting late 2026 or early 2027, with a focus on searches for beyond-the-standard model particles and the development of machine learning tools for particle physics.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in particle physics and experience in international experiments.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in particle physics completed or near completion.
• Two or more years of active participation in a leading international particle physics experiment.
• Strong independence and creative research capability with publications in ML for physics.

Responsibilities

• Work on the ATLAS experiment at CERN or UC Irvine.
• Develop and apply machine learning tools for particle physics research.
• Pursue an independent research program with guidance from UC Irvine and collaborators.

Skills

Machine learning for particle physics

Python programming

Education

Ph.D. in particle physics

Job description

The University of California, Irvine invites applications for a postdoctoral research position to work on the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. The position can be based at CERN or at UC Irvine, starting late 2026 or early 2027, with a focus on searches for beyond-the-standard model particles and the development of machine learning tools for particle physics.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in particle physics and experience in international experiments.