Research associate

Location

Menlo Park, CA | United States

Job description

SLAC Job Postings

The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) is seeking an experimental Research Associate to work on the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. The LHC presents ideal opportunities for physics measurements and searches, developing experimental experience in a challenging environment of rapidly increasing luminosity, and developing new innovative reconstruction algorithms, detector upgrades, and machine learning applications at the energy frontier.

The successful candidate will contribute to physics analysis and the development of machine learning for ATLAS / LHC data (such as in reconstruction, simulation, and analysis), and may also engage with other research opportunities in the SLAC ATLAS group, while also demonstrating alignment with the SLAC mission and values (

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

The SLAC group provides exciting and cutting-edge research opportunities on a variety of experimental areas, with current activities and developing interests including:

• SM and BSM Higgs and di-Higgs physics analysis

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

• Reconstruction & Performance, including b-tagging, tracking, jets and jet substructure
• High luminosity upgrade physics and event reconstruction
• Detector R&D

There is flexibility to take the post at SLAC or CERN. The potential start time for this position is Winter / Spring 2024.

The position is initially a two-year term with the possibility of renewal.

Note : the SLAC ATLAS group is performing two concurrent RA 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.

Qualifications:

These are highly competitive positions as part of the general research associate program at SLAC, requiring a background of demonstrated excellence in research and a recent PhD in experimental particle physics, or related field, or have completed the requirements for such a degree prior to starting the position.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application through

Application Material:

Applicants should provide a CV, Research Statement, and arrange for three supporting reference letters

For further information, please see

or contact Dr. Michael Kagan ([email protected]) and Prof. Ariel Schwartzman ([email protected]).

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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

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,

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Classification Title: Research Associate-Experimental

Duration: Fixed Term

Job Code: 0127 Grade: G

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.

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