Post-Doctoral Associate - CMS Experiment (Strobbe)

The Experimental High Energy Physics (HEP) group in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota seeks candidates for a postdoc position to work on the CMS experiment at the LHC. The position will be based at the University of Minnesota.

The University of Minnesota group has interests in several particle physics topics including searches for new particles and measurements of Higgs boson and weak boson properties as observed in proton-proton collisions. The group has particular interest in the use of machine learning techniques to enable new analysis strategies, as well as the application of deep understanding of the detector to enable novel physics studies. The group also has a leading role in the development and construction of the CMS high granularity endcap calorimeter for the HL-LHC. The successful candidate will have significant involvement in both data analysis and detector construction and commissioning.

Review of applications will start immediately, and the position will remain open until it is filled.

JOB DUTIES:
40% - Data analysis using particle collision data from the CMS experiment, including writing analysis software, processing data, developing machine learning techniques, and applying statistical methods.

40% - Construction and commissioning of the upgraded CMS Endcap Calorimeter, including the quality control of circuit boards for the front-end readout electronics.

10% - Mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students as they participate in the data analysis and hardware work.

10% - Communicating research to the broader community by writing papers, submitting them for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Giving presentations at universities and laboratories and presenting results at domestic and international conferences.

Other duties of a similar scope as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in Experimental High Energy Physics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in calorimeter detector readout
- Strong knowledge of machine learning techniques and software development skills.
- Experience in working in distributed research groups
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks

School of Physics and Astronomy: https://cse.umn.edu/physics

Pay Range: $56,484 to $61,008 depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The position is open effective immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please provide in a single pdf:

Applications, including the following

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Research statement (up to two pages)

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