The ATLAS group at UC Berkeley/LBNL seeks applications for a position as a postdoctoral scholar to work on the development of novel software algorithms for high-energy physics experiments as part of the IRIS-HEP institute, with an expected start date of November 1, 2018 or later.

IRIS-HEP is a new institute, formed as a collaboration between 17 universities, which was recently launched by the NSF to address the challenges posed by the extreme high-luminosity (HL) LHC environment. This will be performed within the context of A Common Track Software (ACTS) project, which is a project to develop a set detector-independent track reconstruction tools based on the track reconstruction tools used by the ATLAS experiment. The postdoctoral scholar will work with Dr. Heather Gray and the other members of the Berkeley/LBNL ATLAS group. 

The chosen candidate will develop track reconstruction algorithms for the HL-LHC within the ACTS project, commission track reconstructions with ACTS in ATLAS, collaborate with members of IRIS-HEP and ATLAS, prepare research papers for publication, and present research findings at seminars, conferences. 
 
Basic Qualifications:
PhD or equivalent international degree in High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, or Computer Science is required by the start date.

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficiency in computing programming languages (C++ and python) required by start date.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: high-energy physics, software development, and high-performance computing and track reconstruction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in presentations and in written documents.
• Experience in presenting scientific work through formal and informal reports and presentations; relevant publication record. 

 
Salary and Benefits:
Starting salary will commensurate with experience. For information on UC benefits, please visit: http://hr.berkeley.edu/compensation- benefits/benefits
The chosen candidate will be appointed for two (2) years, with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing needs.

To Apply:
Please submit a curriculum vitae, a publications list of up to ten (10) relevant publications, including contributions for multi-author publications, and three (3) letters of recommendation.

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html(link is external)) prior to submitting their letters.

The position will remain open until filled.

Diversity Statement:
The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their work.
 
Family Friendly Statement:
UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family
 
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct(link is external).