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The Department of Physics and Astronomy is home to internationally leading research in applied physics, astronomy, atomic physics, quantum optics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, nuclear physics, and related areas. We offer our students a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree options.  Many more students from all disciplines receive basic training in sciences in our state-of-art teaching facilities. Our department is committed to giving back to society through our extensive outreach program.

What We Want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for research activities in the area of experimental high energy physics. The selected candidate will also be responsible for physics analysis of CMS data and CMS muon system upgrades and operations. If the description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $54,000

Special Note: Applicants are encouraged to upload a single pdf with cover letter, full CV, and research statement.

Position location:  College Station, Texas, USA, with possible relocation to Geneva, Switzerland; cost of living adjustment provided if base is assigned as Geneva.

Required Education and Experience: 

• Appropriate PhD.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• PhD in Physics or a related field with a focus on experimental high energy physics

• Software development in C++ and python experience. Knowledge of ROOT statistics package

• Analysis and detector work experience at a collider experiment

• Physics analysis experience in the area of Higgs searches or new physics searches at one of the LHC experiments

Responsibilities:

• Analysis: Performs physics analysis of CMS data. Responsible for the advising of students doing related research activities.

• Upgrades: Works on activities related to CMS muon system upgrades and operations and performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

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