Postdoctoral Fellow in Laboratory for Particle Physics and Cosmology

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 67,600 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Laboratory for Particle Physics and Cosmology. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Melissa Franklin on the muon spectrometer at CERN, involving maintenance, operations, and performance assessment. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics and have experience with detector systems and analysis software. The salary range is between $67,600 and $80,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Applications should be submitted electronically via e-mail.

Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date.
• Must have experience with muon spectrometer systems.
• Familiarity with experimental particle physics necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work with Prof. Melissa Franklin on muon spectrometer maintenance.
• Conduct operations and performance assessments of the NSW muon detector.
• Associated with the ATLAS experiment at CERN.

Skills

Experience with state-of-the-art detector systems

Analysis software of particle physics experiments

Education

Ph.D. in experimental particle physics

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow – Laboratory for Particle Physics and Cosmology

The Laboratory for Particle Physics and Cosmology at Harvard University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship to be associated with the ATLAS experiment. Applicants for this position should have a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics. Experience with state-of-the-art detector systems and with the analysis software of a particle physics experiment are required.

The successful applicant is expected to be stationed at CERN and work with Prof. Melissa Franklin on the muon spectrometer, including maintenance, operations, and performance of the NSW muon detector.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interest, and arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be sent electronically to Melissa Franklin at [e-mail]. Applications received by July 1, 2026, will receive full consideration. I will accept applications after that date if the position has not been filled.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates for this position must have completed their Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date.

Salary Range

$67,600 – $80,000, dependent on experience, training, qualifications, and accomplishments.

References

Minimum number of references required: 3. Maximum number of references allowed: 3.

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