Experimental Research Associate - ATLAS

Experimental Research Associate - ATLAS

Job ID

5714

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Temporary

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) is seeking a postdoctoral experimental Research Associate to work on the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN.

Note: the SLAC ATLAS group is performing two concurrent postdoc searches. It will be assumed that applications submitted to either post can be shared between the two searches, unless another preference is indicated by the applicant.

The SLAC ATLAS group consists of approximately 20 people, 3 of whom are currently based at CERN. Information on the SLAC ATLAS group can be found on our web page ~~~/ .

The SLAC group is actively engaged in a variety of exciting experimental areas in high energy collider physics, with current activities and developing interests including:

• ATLAS physics analysis, including searches for BSM phenomena and Higgs boson studies;

• Machine learning applications in analysis, simulation, reconstruction, and trigger;

• Reconstruction & combined performance, including b-tagging, tracking, jets;

• High Luminosity upgrade physics & detector, including the Inner Tracker (ITk);

• Detector R&D, including targeted studies for experiments at future colliders.

The successful candidate will be based at SLAC, and will contribute to physics analysis and detector instrumentation, along with the application of machine learning to these areas, while demonstrating alignment with the SLAC mission and values ( ~~~ ). The position is initially a two-year term with the possibility of renewal.

Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Take leadership in ATLAS physics analyses, namely in the areas of BSM searches for unusual topologies;

• Drive studies on machine learning methods and applications;

• Participate in the development of detector instrumentation;

• Work in teams with a variety of collaborators.

Qualifications:

These are highly competitive positions as part of the general research associate program at SLAC, requiring a background of demonstrated excellence in research.

• Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics or a related field, or should expect to receive their Ph.D. by the time the appointment begins.

• Background in detector instrumentation and hardware is preferable.

• Experience with physics research utilizing machine learning is also highly beneficial.

How To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application through ~~~/ . The review of application materials will begin October 15, 2023 . The position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate will ideally start in spring 2024.

Application Materials: Please submit the following materials with your application:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae, including selected publications

• Research statement

• At least three Reference Letters (to be submitted by the reference writers to AJO site)

For further information, please see ~~~ , or contact Dr. Julia Gonski ( ~~~ ).

SLAC Employee Competencies:

• Effective Decisions : Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.

• Self-Development : Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

• Dependability : Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

• Initiative : Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

• Adaptability : Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.

• Relationships : Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1-General Policy and Responsibilities: ~~~

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, ~~~ .

• Classification Title: Research Associate-Experimental

• Grade: G

• Job code: 0127

• Duration: Fixed Term

The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.