Researcher in Particle Physics

Lunds universitet, Naturvetenskapliga fakulteten, fysiska institutionen

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Job assignment

Design and development work for a proposed new experiment, LDMX, to search for Light Dark Matter in the sub-GeV area. Of special interest is optimization of calorimetry for hadronic and electromagnetic interacting particles at energies of a few GeV and lower. Some analysis and interpretation of data from the ATLAS experiment at the CERN LHC can also be included. The positions first months are at Lund University, after that at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, USA.

Entry requirements

PhD in Particle Physics specialized in Experimental Particle Physics.
An up to date solid knowledge and experience of analysis and simulation tools in the ATLAS experiment, especially concerning research using jets.
Knowledge about the simulation program Geant-4.
Excellent knowledge in spoken and written English

Basis of Assessment

Ability to immediately start with analysis and interpretation of the data from the ATLAS experiment, and especially using reconstructed jets.

The overall assessment will also take into consideration any personal capabilities that are of value to carry out the duties of the position well.

The Faculty of Science conducts research and education within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Environmental Science. The Faculty is organized into eight departments, gathered in the northern campus area. The Faculty has approximately 1500 students, 330 PhD students and 700 employees.

The Department of Physics is one of Lund University's largest departments with approximately 400 employees. The department is shared between the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering. At the department there are seven research divisions and a number of major research centra. The research at the department covers a wide range of modern physics.
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Type of employment	Temporary position
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	2018-09-01 until 2019-08-31
Salary	Monthly salary
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2018/2184
Contact	Torsten Åkesson, Professor, +46 46 222 77 11 My Geborek, HR Officer, +46 46 222 48 53
Union representative	SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64 OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
Published	19.Jun.2018
Last application date	03.Jul.2018 11:59 PM CEST

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Lunds universitet, Naturvetenskapliga fakulteten, fysiska institutionen