BNL ATLAS Postdoc at CERN

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The Omega Group in the Physics Department has an opening for two postdocs to join in the study of Electroweak and Higgs physics on ATLAS and for future collider experiments. The successful candidates will also contribute to the development of trigger technologies intended for use at the HL-LHC and by future experiments. Applicants should have a strong interest in and experience with the LHC scientific program This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.

The Omega Group in the Physics Department at BNL focuses on the ATLAS experiment at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. The Omega Group has major responsibilities in the operation of the Liquid Argon calorimeter, Trigger & Data Acquisition, and software development, and has leading roles in the ATLAS High Luminosity Large-Hadron Collider (HL-LHC) upgrade (Silicon Strip detector, Liquid Argon calorimeter, and Trigger & Data Acquisition). The group also has strong detector R&D programs on silicon detectors and in trigger/data acquisition. BNL serves as the host laboratory for the U.S. ATLAS Operations Program, the U.S. ATLAS HL-LHC Upgrade Project, the ATLAS Tier-1 computing facility, and is an active U.S. ATLAS Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participation in the ATLAS scientific program with a strong focus on Electroweak and Higgs physics.
• Participation in detector research and development, especially for low-latency event selection in trigger systems.
• Development of new artificial-intelligence and machine-learning techniques for high-energy physics
• Participation in developing, constructing, installing, integrating, and commissioning hardware, firmware, and software for the HL-LHC Upgrade of the ATLAS detector.
• Participation in the operation, software, and computing of the ATLAS experiment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ph.D. in experimental particle or nuclear physics or related field.
• Experience with data analysis and knowledge of statistical techniques for data analysis
• Experience in detector performance or trigger systems for high energy or nuclear physics experiments
• Experience with machine learning techniques and tools
• Ability to work in a large international collaboration
• Hands-on problem-solving skills and clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated track record of publication of research in high quality peer-reviewed journals and delivery of presentations

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Physics analysis with LHC data
• Expertise in machine learning techniques and tools
• Experience with detector R&D and/or construction
• Experience with computing and software development for high energy or nuclear physics experiments

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Domestic and international travel should be expected
• This position is located at CERN in Geneva Switzerland
• Initial 2-year term appointment subject to renewal contingent on performance and funding
• Candidates must have completed all degree requirements by the commencement of the employment.
• BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $71500 - $81500 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate
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