Postdoc in CMS Physics: Tau Searches & Higgs Studies

Laplace Expert Ltd; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida, Department of Physics, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in experimental high-energy physics focusing on CMS research, tau-lepton searches, and detector studies for future collider initiatives.

The successful candidate will work within the UF CMS group on searches for new physics, detector studies, and collaboration with graduate students and CMS colleagues, contributing to Higgs measurements and related analyses.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in experimental particle physics required.
• Deep understanding of particle detectors and data analysis preferred.
• Machine-learning experience and programming in C++ and Python are preferred.
• Familiarity with CMS experiments and tau-lepton analyses is valued.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, mentoring and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on CMS searches for new physics using tau leptons.
• Conduct detector or feasibility studies for future collider initiatives.
• Collaborate with graduate students, postdocs and CMS groups.
• Contribute to Higgs measurements, multi-Higgs and tri-boson analyses.
• Assist in detector-trigger development and data analysis.

Skills

CMS experiments

Particle detectors

Particle identification

C++

Python

Machine learning

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in experimental particle physics

Tools

CMS software framework

ROOT

Geant4

Job description

University of Florida, Department of Physics, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in experimental high-energy physics focusing on CMS research, tau-lepton searches, and detector studies for future collider initiatives.

The successful candidate will work within the UF CMS group on searches for new physics, detector studies, and collaboration with graduate students and CMS colleagues, contributing to Higgs measurements and related analyses.