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Postdoctoral Research Assistant for the LZ and XLZD Experiments

University of Oxford - Denys Wilkinson Building Oxford, OX1 3RH

Location: Oxford
Salary: £37,524 to £45,763 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 12th September 2024
Closes: 7th October 2024
Job Ref: 175264

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in on the LZ experiment.

A full-time post is available for a fixed-term duration of 2 years, with an opportunity to extend subject to funding.

The place of work will be at the Denys Wilkinson Building, Keble Road, Oxford, OX1 3RH

The LZ experiment is a world leading dark matter search utilizing a liquid xenon time projection chamber to search for particle dark matter. Operating since 2021, we continue data-taking and analysis in search for dark matter and other new physics signals. The XLZD experiment in a planned future experiment that will be capable of searching for dark matter until background limited by astrophysical neutrinos.

The successful candidates will analyse data from the LZ experiment, aiding in the implementation of new physics searches, data set curation, and the statistical evaluation software used for limit setting or discovery.  They will contribute to LZ operations and performance optimization. The candidate will also take part in the design, planning, and prototyping for the XLZD liquid xenon TPC detector.

This will involve adapting existing and developing new scientific techniques; contributing ideas for new research projects; collaborating in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters; represent the research group at external meetings & seminars, either with other members of the group or alone; managing their own academic research and administrative activities; and carrying out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups.

Applicants should hold, or be close to the completion of, a doctorate (DPhil or PhD) in experimental particle physics or related field and ideally have a strong background in analysis and software development.

Previous experience with analysis of large data sets and experimental design and operations will be an advantage.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, plan and execute research activities, and work in a team.

Teaching duties of up to three hours per week during University term time may be required.

Only applications received promptly by 12:00 UK time on  7th October 2024 can be considered. Please read the “Person Specification and Job Description” before preparing your application. You will be required to upload a Curriculum Vitae, a description of research experience and interests and the names and addresses of three referees as part of your online application.

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