Research Associate in Particle Physics

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

Imperial College London invites applications for a Research Associate to to lead an experimental programme to develop the next-generation XLZD Rare Event Observatory for dark matter searches and neutrino physics.


You will conduct innovative R&D to further enhance the sensitivity of liquid xenon detectors to various physics signals and contribute to the development of the XLZD experiment. You will participate in LZ, the current-generation experiment operating at the Sanford Lab, as this will inform the design of XLZD. Although you will be based in London, the position will require regular travel to collaborators in the UK, Europe and in the USA.

You will help produce independent and original research within the Particle Physics Community, submit publications to conferences and refereed journals, and help with the administration of the Community.

You will engage in the research activities of the Community by working together with postgraduate students, other research associates and academics.


You will hold a PhD* in Particle Physics or have an equivalent level of professional qualifications and experience.

You must also be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:

A strong track record with clearly defined individual contributionsExperience in noble liquid detector development and operationExperience in taking initiative and/or developing your own ideas independentlyExperience in computing and advanced programming in C++ or PythonExperience of working in a collaborative environmentExperience with VUV photon detection techniquesExperience of communicating ideas to engineers and techniciansExperience with Monte Carlo simulation techniques and toolsEvidence of ability to write high quality research papers

The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.

Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading as well as opportunities for promotion and progression

Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).



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