Topic: Search for new physics with the Belle II experiment

IPHC Strasbourg, France, invites applications for a postdoctoral position to work on physics analysis in the Belle II experiment. The Belle II group at IPHC searches for physics beyond the standard model in flavour changing neutral current b --> s transitions, focusing on B0 --> KS π+ π- γ and B --> K(*) nu anti-nu decays. The group participates also to the operation of the silicon vertex detector (SVD) and prepares its upgrade with CMOS pixel sensors planned by 2027.

The successful candidate will join the group effort with a priority put on the measurement of time dependent CP asymmetries in b --> Kres γ modes, targeting the first publication on this topic combining Belle and Belle II data. They may also contribute to the other group activities, and will in addition participate to the Belle II data taking, student supervision and outreach activities.

The proposed work will be led in Strasbourg within a group composed of four staff researchers and several postdocs, PhD and undergraduate students.

The postdoctoral position is funded for 2 years. Hiring will be possible at the earliest on September 1st, 2023 and at the latest on December 1st, 2023.

Review of applications will start after April 5th with applications submitted at that date, and continue until the position is filled.

The position is based at IPHC (Strasbourg, France), with regular visits to KEK.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in particle physics at the time of appointment, have analysis and software skills (ROOT, python, C++) and should be able to communicate in English. Experience in B physics would be appreciated but is not mandatory.

To apply, please follow the steps on the CNRS recruitment portal: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7178-REGSOM-149/Default.aspx

(CV and cover letter requested).

In addition, two recommendation letters must be sent directly by the referents to Isabelle Ripp-Baudot (ripp@in2p3.fr).