Senior Particle Physicist: Lead Detector R&D & Data Science

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement plans

Research facilities access

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Particle Physicist focused on experimental research to join their Kimberley, Northern Cape team. You will design, build, and operate particle detectors and analyze large high-energy physics datasets to search for new phenomena and measure fundamental parameters.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Experimental Particle Physics with 6+ years post-doctoral experience, strong skills in C++, Python, ROOT, and a track record of leading research projects and publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Experimental Particle Physics or closely related field.
• Minimum 6 years of post-doctoral experience in experimental particle physics.
• Experience with detector R&D, construction, or operation.
• Proficiency in data analysis techniques and statistical methods in high-energy physics.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python; familiarity with ROOT.
• Proven ability to lead research projects and publish findings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication in large collaborative environments.
• Willing to relocate and work full-time on-site in Kimberley, Northern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test components for state-of-the-art particle detectors.
• Analyze large datasets from particle physics experiments to search for new phenomena and measure fundamental parameters.
• Develop data analysis algorithms and statistical methods.
• Contribute to theoretical interpretation of experimental results.
• Collaborate with international research collaborations on major physics projects.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students and junior researchers.
• Prepare research proposals, secure funding, and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of experimental apparatus.

Education

PhD in Experimental Particle Physics

Tools

ROOT

C++

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Particle Physicist focused on experimental research to join their Kimberley, Northern Cape team. You will design, build, and operate particle detectors and analyze large high-energy physics datasets to search for new phenomena and measure fundamental parameters.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Experimental Particle Physics with 6+ years post-doctoral experience, strong skills in C++, Python, ROOT, and a track record of leading research projects and publications.