Experimental Particle Physicist

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time
About the Position

We are seeking an exceptional researcher to join our team at The University of Manchester as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in experimental particle physics.

About Us

The University of Manchester is one of the largest research groups in the UK, composed of both world-leading experimental and theory research groups. We have an outstanding record of contributing to the design, construction, operation, and exploitation of particle physics experiments and advancing theoretical models underpinning these and future experiments.

Job Description

You will work closely with our team to construct and analyze anode plane assemblies for the DUNE Far Detector. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Operating and analyzing data from the DWA to ensure the quality assurance of anode plane assemblies produced for the DUNE Far Detector.
  • Analyzing data from the SBN Programme and contributing to the supervision of PhD students on the SBN Programme.
  • Collaborating with our team to publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in particle physics, have experience with C++, Python, and ROOT programming languages, and be familiar with Linux operating systems.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including excellent employee health and wellbeing services, a fantastic market-leading pension scheme, and local and national discounts at major retailers.



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