Field of Interest:astro-ph, hep-ex, nucl-ex
Experiments:SuperCDMS
Deadline: 2017-03-15
Region: North America
Job description:
Postdoctoral Position in Experimental Dark Matter (SuperCDMS)
University of British Columbia
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in experimental dark matter searches at the University of British Columbia to work on the SuperCDMS experiment. SuperCDMS is a next-generation direct detection dark matter experiment, currently under construction, to search for low mass WIMPs through their interactions in cryogenic germanium and silicon detectors. The collaboration is building a new experimental setup at SNOLAB that will have the world's best sensitivity for low mass WIMPs, and expects to begin taking data in 2019. We are also analyzing data taken at Soudan, MN by the previous incarnation of the experiment. The SuperCDMS group at UBC is in charge of producing a new data acquisition system for the SNOLAB experiment, and is involved in analysis of data from Soudan. We have a close relationship with and presence at the TRIUMF laboratory in Vancouver, and collaborate with SuperCDMS scientists at other institutions. The successful applicant is expected to take a leading role in the development and deployment of the SNOLAB trigger and DAQ system, take part in detector performance and characterization tests at SuperCDMS test facilities, and to contribute to analysis of Soudan data. She or he will also interact closely with graduate students. The position is primarily based in Vancouver, but the candidate may be
expected to travel to Sudbury and to SuperCDMS test facilities in the US.
Applicants must have received a Ph.D. within the last five years, or be about to receive one. They should also have experience in building, analyzing data from, and operating particle, nuclear, or astroparticle physics experiments. Applicants should submit a CV and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent electronically to:
Prof. Scott Oser
UBC Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
oser@phas.ubc.ca
Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. The starting date is negotiable but expected to be after May 1, 2017. Salary will be competitive, and will depend on experience. The initial appointment will be for one year, but will be extended for additional years subject to budgetary confirmation and mutual agreement.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes
applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas.
More Information:http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~oser/postdoc_ad.txt
Experiments:SuperCDMS
Deadline: 2017-03-15
Region: North America
Job description:
Postdoctoral Position in Experimental Dark Matter (SuperCDMS)
University of British Columbia
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in experimental dark matter searches at the University of British Columbia to work on the SuperCDMS experiment. SuperCDMS is a next-generation direct detection dark matter experiment, currently under construction, to search for low mass WIMPs through their interactions in cryogenic germanium and silicon detectors. The collaboration is building a new experimental setup at SNOLAB that will have the world's best sensitivity for low mass WIMPs, and expects to begin taking data in 2019. We are also analyzing data taken at Soudan, MN by the previous incarnation of the experiment. The SuperCDMS group at UBC is in charge of producing a new data acquisition system for the SNOLAB experiment, and is involved in analysis of data from Soudan. We have a close relationship with and presence at the TRIUMF laboratory in Vancouver, and collaborate with SuperCDMS scientists at other institutions. The successful applicant is expected to take a leading role in the development and deployment of the SNOLAB trigger and DAQ system, take part in detector performance and characterization tests at SuperCDMS test facilities, and to contribute to analysis of Soudan data. She or he will also interact closely with graduate students. The position is primarily based in Vancouver, but the candidate may be
expected to travel to Sudbury and to SuperCDMS test facilities in the US.
Applicants must have received a Ph.D. within the last five years, or be about to receive one. They should also have experience in building, analyzing data from, and operating particle, nuclear, or astroparticle physics experiments. Applicants should submit a CV and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent electronically to:
Prof. Scott Oser
UBC Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
oser@phas.ubc.ca
Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. The starting date is negotiable but expected to be after May 1, 2017. Salary will be competitive, and will depend on experience. The initial appointment will be for one year, but will be extended for additional years subject to budgetary confirmation and mutual agreement.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes
applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas.
More Information:http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~oser/postdoc_ad.txt