The ATLAS group at CPPM Marseille invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the group. The two-year position in Marseille offers a competitive salary (2.8k€ - 3.3k€ gross / month) and is funded by the ANR DIVE project.

The study of the Higgs boson pair production is generating a growing interest in the particle physics community. In addition to the Higgs self-coupling, the VVHH coupling is also an important parameter to improve our understanding of the electroweak symmetry breaking, which can be probed through the search for di-Higgs events in the VBF production mode. Very strong constrains on this coupling can already be achieved with the LHC Run 3 dataset, in particular combining the low and high m(HH) regions. In order to guarantee a good sensitivity in the high m(HH) regime, dedicated identification algorithms targeting boosted Higgs decays are crucial.

The selected candidate will work in collaboration with other ATLAS members from CPPM, IJCLab and LPNHE in order to set up the first ATLAS analysis constraining the VVHH coupling in the bbtautau final state. They are expected to take a leading role in analysis activities and the development of innovative boosted H->tautau tagging algorithms. Experience in Monte Carlo simulation, object performance and data analysis is expected, as well as good programming skills, capability to effectively work in a team and willingness for business travel in accordance with the needs of our research.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics since at most two years by the starting date, which is foreseen to be on 1st April 2023, and have research experience in experimental elementary particle physics. Applicants should apply at :

with a CV, a list of major publications highlighting personal contributions and a statement of research interests. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent to Thomas Strebler and Élisabeth Petit (strebler@cppm.in2p3.fr, petit@cppm.in2p3.fr). Informal enquiries are welcome and may be made to the same contact persons.