Postdoc: ML for Particle Detectors & Accelerator Beams

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Physics, to join Dr. Kent Paschke’s lab.

The appointment will be based at Jefferson Lab in Newport News, VA, and will focus on applying machine learning to beam-monitor data for the MOLLER experiment. Responsibilities include preparing data analyses, running simulations of the apparatus, coordinating measurements with accelerator and MOLLER personnel, and mentoring graduate students engaged

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in experimental subatomic physics by start date.
• Experience with precision measurements, data analysis, software development, simulation, or accelerator physics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for efficient data analysis and data workflows.
• Develop simulations of the experimental apparatus and beamline.
• Coordinate measurements and analysis between accelerator and MOLLER teams; mentor graduate students.

Skills

Machine learning

Data analysis

Software development

Simulation

Accelerator physics

Education

PhD in experimental subatomic physics

Tools

Python

Simulation tools

Job description

The University of Virginia invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Physics, to join Dr. Kent Paschke’s lab.

The appointment will be based at Jefferson Lab in Newport News, VA, and will focus on applying machine learning to beam-monitor data for the MOLLER experiment. Responsibilities include preparing data analyses, running simulations of the apparatus, coordinating measurements with accelerator and MOLLER personnel, and mentoring graduate students engaged