The Particle Physics Department (DPNC) of the University of Geneva invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position on the ATLAS and FASER Experiments at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.

The DPNC has made significant contributions to the construction and operation of the ATLAS experiment. It is presently contributing to event reconstruction, trigger and physics analyses, primarily searches for new physics, as well as the HL-LHC upgrade, with activities in the upgrades of the tracker and TDAQ. The DPNC is now also participating to the new FASER experiment and more specifically to the tracking and TDAQ systems. More information on the DPNC activities can be found at https://www.unige.ch/dpnc/en/.

The selected candidate will be involved in both the ATLAS and FASER experiments. On ATLAS, (s)he will work on event reconstruction and/or trigger targeting BSM searches in hadronic final states. On FASER (s)he will contribute to the commissioning of the experiment with beams as well as the development of a new pre-shower detector using monolithic pixels.

We are seeking an outstanding and strongly motivated physicist, who has recently acquired or is about to acquire a PhD degree in experimental particle physics. The candidate is required to have demonstrated the skill to independently pursue high quality research. (S)he is expected to have the ability to work collaboratively, achieve results within deadlines and have excellent communication and presentation skills. While not required, experience with commissioning of detector or trigger systems will be an asset for this position.

Inquiries related to this opening and applications should be sent to Prof. Anna Sfyrla at anna.sfyrla_at_cern.ch. Applications should include a CV, a publication list and a short statement of motivation & research interests. The candidate should also arrange for three reference letters to be sent to the same email address, anna.sfyrla_at_cern.ch.

The position is initially limited to three years, with the possibility of a three-year extension. Preference will be given to candidates with less than 3 years postdoctoral experience. Review of the applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, applications should be sent before 15 May 2020.