Research Associate

Research Associate

The Department of Physics plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics.

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• Employer paid health insurance (employee premiums covered at 100%; spouse and family premiums at 50%)
• Dental, vision, life and disability insurance options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan

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Job Description Summary

Conduct research at the ALICE experiment at the LHC with the focus on the heavy flavor hadrons and resonances. Using the new Inner tracking System (ITS) detector and the new O2 software to develop and optimize particle identification and selection using Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques. This includes the publication of the research results with frequent presentations at ALICE meetings and Conferences. The duties also include shifts at CERN during data taking.

Responsibilities

• Experimental data analysis
• Supervising students data analysis
• Summary report writing
• Publishing papers and conference presentations

Required Qualifications:

A PhD in Physics and experience in hadronic resonance and charm hadron reconstruction at high energy accelerator experiments. Familiar with Root and ALIRooT software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in data calibration and simulation software PYTHIA and DPMJET.

Salary:

$65,000

Working Conditions

• May work in standard office conditions.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• 3 Letters of Recommendation

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