Postdoctoral Research Associate in Particle Physics (Atlas Experiment) - Grade 7

The University of Liverpool Particle Physics group is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work on the ATLAS experiment. You will work closely with the Liverpool ATLAS Beyond Standard Model group, taking a leading role in the data analysis focused on searches for new physics exploiting unconventional signatures and targeting long-lived particles arising in supersymmetric or hidden sector models. You will also contribute to the development and maintenance of the online DAQ software for the ATLAS SemiConductor Tracker (SCT) during LHC Run 3 operations.

You must have a PhD in particle physics and experience in programming with C++ and python. You will have excellent communication skills and a good track record on independent particle physics analyses at ATLAS. Experience in software development or expert support roles for detector operation in previous positions is also required.

The post will be filled as soon as possible after 01/10/2024 and is available until 30/09/2025. The normal place of work will be in Liverpool, but frequent travel, in particular to CERN, will be required. Key aspects of the role include:

• To take a leading role in data analysis for searches for new physics, in particular long-lived particles.
• To write papers and present work at international conferences.
• To work as part of the ATLAS SCT group to ensure the continued successful operation of this subdetector.
• To be an active member of the Liverpool ATLAS group and to work closely with PhD students in the group.

The post is available until 30^th September 2025.

Any enquiries to Professor Monica D’Onofro onofrio@liverpool.ac.uk.

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30.  Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

For full details and to apply online, please visit: recruit.liverpool.ac.uk

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