The High Energy Physics group at Boston University is seeking a postdoctoral associate to work on the CMS experiment. The BU CMS group plays a leading role in several projects, including the Level 1 and High-Level Trigger, CMS computing, readout electronics development, and operations of multiple sub-detectors including Inner Tracker, HCAL, CSC, and MTD. The group has a wide-ranging physics program that includes precision measurements and searches for exotic decays of the Higgs boson, dark matter, dark sectors, and Supersymmetry.

The successful candidate is expected to take a leading role either in the Trigger and Computing upgrades for HL-LHC, particularly modernizing CMS software and adapting it to heterogeneous architectures (e.g. GPUs), or in developing and implementing with engineering resources the logic for the HL-LHC Inner Tracker firmware. Candidates should have a strong background in programming in C++ and Python. Some CUDA programming experience, VHDL / Vivado HLS, or machine learning techniques are preferred but not required. The successful candidate will be a mentor to and be supported by graduate students working on these same projects and will also have opportunities to collaborate with other BU scientists, faculty, and engineers.

The candidate will join a diverse physics program and be encouraged to develop their ideas and interests. Examples of recent and ongoing efforts include dark matter searches in hadronic final states (monojet, mono-V), precision measurements of Higgs properties, search for exotic decays of the Higgs to dark sectors, and searches for low-mass dimuon and diphoton resonances.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in experimental high-energy physics or a related field by appointment start date. Candidates must submit a CV, a brief statement about research experience and interests, and three reference letters (sent independently by the reference writers) to cms-postdoc-search@physics.bu.edu For further inquiries about this position, you may contact Prof. Demiragli ( zdemirag@bu.edu ), Prof. Sperka ( dsperka@bu.edu ), or Prof. Rohlf ( rohlf@bu.edu ). The work may be based either at Boston University, the Fermilab LHC Physics Center, or at CERN. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them. Applications received before December 15th will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications from women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged. The University is committed to building a culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse academic community dedicated to the highest level of excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. BU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.