Experiments:CERN-LHC-ATLAS
Deadline: 2016-10-24
Region: North America
Job description:
The high-energy physics group at McGill University invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position on the ATLAS experiment. The McGill group is contributing to the ATLAS trigger, Muon New Small Wheel upgrade, Liquid Argon calorimeter detector upgrade, Grid computing and data analysis, with particular interests in Standard Model physics, QCD, Higgs measurements and searches for new physics phenomena.
The applicant should have a strong research record in particle physics. We are seeking a candidate with an excellent background in computing, software algorithm development and data analysis. The successful applicant is expected to help fulfill our institutional commitments for the ATLAS collaboration and to take on a leading role in the analysis of data in an area compatible with the group's interests. The successful candidate would be based full-time at CERN.
To qualify, the candidate should have received a PhD in Experimental High Energy Physics within the past three years and have demonstrated a strong potential for outstanding achievement as an independent researcher.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae with a description of research experience and interests, as well as arrange for three or more letters of recommendation to be e-mailed to Professor François Corriveau at the address provided below.
Applications will be accepted starting immediately until the position is filled. The review will begin on October 24th, 2016. The initial appointment is for two years, renewable yearly upon mutual agreement and subject to funding.
Applications and e-mail inquiries should be directed to corriveau@physics.mcgill.ca.
More Information:http://www.physics.mcgill.ca/research/pdfs.html