The Omega Group in the Physics Department at BNL focuses on the ATLAS experiment at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. We have a strong physics program concentrated on measurements of Standard Model processes (Electroweak, Higgs, QCD) and on searches for new physical phenomena (involving Higgs, dark matter, supersymmetry, and exotics). The Omega Group has major responsibilities in the operation of the ATLAS Liquid Argon calorimeter, Trigger/Data Acquisition, and software development, and has leading roles in the ATLAS HL-LHC upgrade (Silicon Strip detector, Liquid Argon calorimeter, and Trigger/Data Acquisition). The group also has strong detector R&D programs on silicon detectors and in Trigger/Data Acquisition. BNL serves as the host laboratory for the U.S. ATLAS Operations Program, the U.S. ATLAS HL-LHC Upgrade Project, the ATLAS Tier-1 computing facility, and is an active U.S. ATLAS Center.

Position Description

The Omega Group in the Physics Department has an opening for a postdoc to join the ongoing effort on the ATLAS experiment. In this position you will be expected to collaborate with other BNL groups, engage in outreach, DEI initiatives, and scientific service. This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participation in the ATLAS scientific program with a strong focus on Electroweak and Higgs physics, including searches for Higgs pair production
• Participation in developing, constructing, installing, integrating, and commissioning hardware, firmware, and software for the HL-LHC Upgrade of the ATLAS detector
• Participation in the operation, software, and computing of the ATLAS experiment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ph.D. in experimental particle or nuclear physics
• Experience with data analysis and knowledge of statistical techniques for data analysis
• Experience in detector performance or trigger systems for high energy or nuclear physics experiments
• Ability to work in a large international collaboration
• Hands-on problem solving skills and clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated track record of publication of research in high quality peer-reviewed journals and deliver of presentations   

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Physics analysis with LHC data
• Experience with machine learning techniques and tools
• Experience with detector R&D and/or construction
• Experience with computing & software development

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Domestic and international travel should be expected
• This position is located at CERN in Geneva Switzerland
• Initial 2-year term appointment subject to renewal contingent on performance and funding
• BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events

Please express your interest via electronic application including cover letter, CV, and Research Statement as Word documents or PDF in the resume field of the application.

Consideration of applications will beginSeptember 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $68,400 -$90,150 - $113,250. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

Brookhaven employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file