Postdoctoral Associate in Experimental High-Energy Physics and CMS Research

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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

Postdoctoral Associate in Experimental High-Energy Physics and CMS Research

University of Florida · Department of Physics

Florida

Not specified

About This Opportunity

University of Florida is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate in experimental high-energy physics. The role focuses on CMS particle-physics research, tau-lepton searches, Higgs physics and detector studies for future collider initiatives.

The University of Florida CMS group is recruiting a postdoctoral associate in experimental particle physics. The successful candidate will work on searches for new physics at CMS using tau leptons and on detector or feasibility studies for future collider initiatives. The role includes collaboration with graduate students, postdocs and CMS groups, and sits within a research program spanning Higgs measurements, multi-Higgs and tri-boson production, tau and multilepton analyses, and detector-trigger development.

Category

Experimental High-Energy Particle Physics Physics and Astronomy

Level

Postdoc

Time Commitment

Full-time

Duration

Initial two-year term with possible extensions subject to performance, mutual satisfaction and funding

Reference Code

536853

Field

Experimental High-Energy Particle Physics

Specialization

Physics and Astronomy

Organization Type

University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Paid

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Requirements

Education

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics at the time of appointment.

Experience

Deep understanding of particle detectors, particle identification and data analysis is preferred. Machine-learning experience and programming expertise in C++ and Python are also preferred.

Technical Skills

• CMS experiment Experimental particle physics Particle detectors Particle identification Tau-lepton analyses Higgs boson measurements Detector operations and upgrades HL-LHC trigger algorithms C++ Python Machine learning

General Skills

Scientific collaboration Research communication Mentoring Data analysis Presentation skills

Languages

All candidates are subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal-record review, reference checks and verification of education. The selected candidate must provide an official transcript upon hire.