Research Associate-Experimental (ATLAS)

Job ID

6246

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Temporary

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) is seeking a postdoctoral experimental Research Associate to work on the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN.

Note: the SLAC ATLAS group is performing two concurrent postdoc searches. It will be assumed that applications submitted to either post can be shared between the two searches, unless another preference is indicated by the applicant.

The SLAC ATLAS group consists of approximately 20 people, 6 of whom are currently based at CERN. Information on the SLAC ATLAS group can be found on our web page http://www.slac.stanford.edu/exp/atlas/.

The SLAC group is actively engaged in a variety of exciting experimental areas in high energy collider physics, with current activities and developing interests including:

• ATLAS physics analysis, including searches for BSM phenomena and Higgs boson studies;

• Machine learning applications in analysis, simulation, reconstruction, and trigger;

• Reconstruction & combined performance, including b-tagging, tracking, jets;

• High Luminosity upgrade physics & detector, including the Inner Tracker (ITk);

• Detector R&D, including targeted studies for experiments at future Higgs factories and other next-generation colliders.

The successful candidate will be based at SLAC or CERN, and will contribute to physics analysis and detector instrumentation, along with the application of machine learning to these areas, while demonstrating alignment with the SLAC mission and values ( https://careers.slac.stanford.edu/working-slac/mission-vision-values ).

The position is initially a two-year term with the possibility of renewal.

Position Responsibilities:

• Take leadership in ATLAS physics analyses, namely in the areas of BSM searches for unusual topologies

• Drive studies on machine learning methods and applications

• Participate in the development of detector instrumentation

• Work in teams with a variety of collaborators, including engineers and undergraduate/graduate students.

Qualifications:

These are highly competitive positions as part of the general research associate program at SLAC, requiring a background of demonstrated excellence in research.

• Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics or a related field, or should expect to receive their Ph.D. by the time the appointment begins.

• Background in detector instrumentation and hardware is preferable.

• Experience with physics research utilizing machine learning is also highly beneficial.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Research statement

• Publication list

• Three reference letters

SLAC employee competencies :

• Effective Decisions : Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.

• Self-Development : Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

• Dependability : Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

• Initiative : Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

• Adaptability : Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

• Communication : Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.

• Relationships : Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Standards :

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

Classification Title: Research Associate-Experimental

Grade: G

Job code: 0127

Duration: Fixed Term

The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.