Field of Interest:hep-ex
Experiments:CERN-LHC-ATLAS
Deadline: 2017-02-17
Region: Europe
Job description:
The Faculty of Science conducts research and education within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Environmental Sciences. The Faculty is organized into ten departments, gathered in the northern campus area. The Faculty has approximately 1900 students, 330 PhD students and 700 employees.
The Department of Physics is with a staff of about 350 scientists and educators one of the largest departments within Lund University. There are seven research divisions and a number of research centra within the department. The research activities at the department cover a broad spectrum of modern physics. www.fysik.lu.se/english
The successful candidate will work on analysis of data, with a special focus on performance analysis, optimisation and development of new approaches to the ATLAS data processing framework.
The crucial challenges for data processing during the coming LHC Runs 3 and 4 are related to parallel execution of the payloads, data streaming, input/output optimisation, optimisation of resource utilisation, and other related tasks that require intensive research in close cooperation with developers of ATLAS and ROOT softwares. Developed approaches will be validated in the analysis of currently collected ATLAS data, particularly in searches for phenomena beyond the Standard Model, such as e.g. Dark Matter, which require innovative methods in order to achieve the necessary sensitivity.
The successful candidate will have the possibility to help with supervising undergraduate students and assisting with undergraduate courses.
The activities are located at the Department of Physics at Lund University. However, frequent visits to CERN will be required, and also some longer term stationing there could be necessary.
· a university degree on advanced level within a related field, such as a Master's degree in physics or equivalent, or
· substantial advanced course work at the Master level, or comparable, including an independent research project.
Other requirements are:
· experience with scientific computing, preferably involving multiprocessing techniques,
· good knowledge of programming languages, preferably C++ and Python,
· good knowledge of spoken and written English.
· Knowledge and skills relevant to postgraduate studies within the research area, such as a broad and thorough preparation in physics. This can be documented by appended documents.
· Estimated ability to work independently and the ability to formulate and solve scientific questions. This ability can be established, for example, based on undergraduate research experiences, a Master's thesis or in a discussion of scientific problems during a possible interview.
· Skills in written and oral communications.
· Other experience relevant to postgraduate studies, such as professional experience.
· The applicant should have experience with large-scale scientific computing (preferably involving parallel processing)
· The applicant should have experience in programming (preferably C++ and/or Python).
· The applicant should be interested in working in a highly competitive international environment, since most of the work contacts will be at CERN and affiliated institutes.
Other assessment criteria:
· We consider good cooperation ability, drive and independent work ability as positive personal qualities.
The selection of the successful candidate will therefore be based on the results of studies at the basic and advanced levels, the requirements indicated above, and the ability to cope with the challenges outlined in the anticipated assignments.
The English version of this announcement is an interpretation of national formalities expressed in the Swedish text. In case of uncertainties, the Swedish text applies.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
Type of employment Temporary position longer than 6 months
First day of employment 2017-05-02, or according to agreement
Working hours 100 %
Reference number PA2017/198
Contact Oxana SMIRNOVA, Dr, Universitetslektor recruitment@hep.lu.se
Union representative SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet 046-222 93 64, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
Published 2017-01-19
Last application date 2017-02-17
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Experiments:CERN-LHC-ATLAS
Deadline: 2017-02-17
Region: Europe
Job description:
Lund University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is regularly ranked as one of the world’s top 100 higher education institutions. The University has 41 000 students and 7 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.The Faculty of Science conducts research and education within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Environmental Sciences. The Faculty is organized into ten departments, gathered in the northern campus area. The Faculty has approximately 1900 students, 330 PhD students and 700 employees.
The Department of Physics is with a staff of about 350 scientists and educators one of the largest departments within Lund University. There are seven research divisions and a number of research centra within the department. The research activities at the department cover a broad spectrum of modern physics. www.fysik.lu.se/english
Description
ATLAS (http://atlas.cern) is one of the two general purpose detectors exploring the energy frontier at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, which is the world’s most powerful accelerator. In 2012 we verified the last component in our current knowledge, the Standard Model, by discovering the Higgs boson. Now the emphasis is to search for phenomena beyond the Standard Model, to expand our knowledge and hopefully to become able to answer some of the large question in our understanding of Nature: What is the nature of Dark Matter? Are quarks and leptons fundamental, or are they composed of smaller objects? Are there really only three spatial dimensions? The LHC now runs with increased collision energy and rates, and with ATLAS we are exploring this vast new energy range. In near future, LHC will be upgraded to yet higher performance parameters, adding to the challenge of massive scientific data analysis. Two doctoral students are invited to join us in addressing this challenge and advancing the research.Job assignment
The main task for the doctoral student will be to undergo research training, which includes conducting scientific research projects, as well as taking the required graduate courses.The successful candidate will work on analysis of data, with a special focus on performance analysis, optimisation and development of new approaches to the ATLAS data processing framework.
The crucial challenges for data processing during the coming LHC Runs 3 and 4 are related to parallel execution of the payloads, data streaming, input/output optimisation, optimisation of resource utilisation, and other related tasks that require intensive research in close cooperation with developers of ATLAS and ROOT softwares. Developed approaches will be validated in the analysis of currently collected ATLAS data, particularly in searches for phenomena beyond the Standard Model, such as e.g. Dark Matter, which require innovative methods in order to achieve the necessary sensitivity.
The successful candidate will have the possibility to help with supervising undergraduate students and assisting with undergraduate courses.
The activities are located at the Department of Physics at Lund University. However, frequent visits to CERN will be required, and also some longer term stationing there could be necessary.
Entry requirements
A formal requirement for doctoral studies in physics is:· a university degree on advanced level within a related field, such as a Master's degree in physics or equivalent, or
· substantial advanced course work at the Master level, or comparable, including an independent research project.
Other requirements are:
· experience with scientific computing, preferably involving multiprocessing techniques,
· good knowledge of programming languages, preferably C++ and Python,
· good knowledge of spoken and written English.
Basis of Assessment
Selection for postgraduate studies is based on the assessed ability to perform well in the studies. The evaluation of the ability to perform well is based primarily on the results of previous studies at the basic and advanced levels, in particular:· Knowledge and skills relevant to postgraduate studies within the research area, such as a broad and thorough preparation in physics. This can be documented by appended documents.
· Estimated ability to work independently and the ability to formulate and solve scientific questions. This ability can be established, for example, based on undergraduate research experiences, a Master's thesis or in a discussion of scientific problems during a possible interview.
· Skills in written and oral communications.
· Other experience relevant to postgraduate studies, such as professional experience.
· The applicant should have experience with large-scale scientific computing (preferably involving parallel processing)
· The applicant should have experience in programming (preferably C++ and/or Python).
· The applicant should be interested in working in a highly competitive international environment, since most of the work contacts will be at CERN and affiliated institutes.
Other assessment criteria:
· We consider good cooperation ability, drive and independent work ability as positive personal qualities.
The selection of the successful candidate will therefore be based on the results of studies at the basic and advanced levels, the requirements indicated above, and the ability to cope with the challenges outlined in the anticipated assignments.
Terms of employment
The PhD position is an employment with the main duty to be engaged in PhD studies according to the study plan. The duration of the employment is 4 years of full-time studies. In addition, those appointed to a PhD position may be required to work with educational tasks as well as research and technical/administrative duties at a level of at most 20% of full time. The position is then extended accordingly, however, not longer than corresponding to 5 years of full-time employment. PhD positions are subject to special regulations. These can be found in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 1993:100, ch. 5, with updates). Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD studies may be appointed to a PhD position.Application procedure
Applications must be submitted online, as indicated below. An application must include a cover letter describing the applicant’s particular research interests and motivation. An application must also include a CV, a copy of the applicant’s Master’s project report (or a summary text if the report is not yet finalized), contact details of at least two references (preferably, the reference letters should be sent electronically directly to recruitment@hep.lu.se by the references), copies of grade certificates, and any other documents that the applicant wishes to refer to. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are also required to answer the job specific questions, if such are specified in the application portal.Remarks
We ask companies dealing with advertising job openings and staffing companies to refrain from seeking contact with us since we are bound by contracts in the governmental system.The English version of this announcement is an interpretation of national formalities expressed in the Swedish text. In case of uncertainties, the Swedish text applies.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
Type of employment Temporary position longer than 6 months
First day of employment 2017-05-02, or according to agreement
Working hours 100 %
Reference number PA2017/198
Contact Oxana SMIRNOVA, Dr, Universitetslektor recruitment@hep.lu.se
Union representative SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet 046-222 93 64, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
Published 2017-01-19
Last application date 2017-02-17
Link to ad https://lu.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:132201/
More Information:https://lu.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:132201/