Researcher in Particle Physics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN is the world’s most powerful accelerator. The ALICE experiment (http://alice-collaboration.web.cern.ch/) is the dedicated heavy-ion detector to exploit the unique physics potential of nucleus-nucleus interactions at LHC energies. Our aim is to study the physics of strongly interacting matter at extreme energy densities, where the formation of a new phase of matter, the quark-gluon plasma (QGP), is expected.

The Lund ALICE group currently has 3 senior members: Peter Christiansen, Alice Ohlson and David Silvermyr, 1 post-doctoral fellow, active emeritus professors, and 4 PhD students.

Work duties and areas of responsibility

We welcome a researcher into our group to participate in this research for three months. The successful applicant will work on analysis of ALICE data, particularly with data from the ALICE Time Projection Chamber (TPC) and ALICE Time Of Flight (TOF). The Lund group's research interests include studies of the correlation functions and Balance Function. The candidate is expected to focus on balance function and nu-dynamic (𝜈dyn) of hadrons and of particles with different strange quark content and collaborate with the group members.

Requirements for employment are: 

• Previous experience with detector and analysis work in particle physics, skill in collaborating in large collaborations and academic credentials.
• Programming experience in C++.
• Experience that is consistent with the duties of the position is relevant to the position.
• Completed doctoral degree.
• Very good knowledge of English, in speech and writing.
• Knowledge of correlation techniques, Balance functions, 𝜈dyn will be a plus
• Knowledge of different Monte Carlo models, especially Pythia including the new mechanisms such as Ropes, is desirable.
• Prior phenomenological published work in line with group activity will be advantageous.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate their skills in research through the quality of the thesis work and other publications.

The assessment of the applicant will take into account their experience, knowledge and other qualities. The applicant's ability to use their skills and experience to strengthen and compliment existing activities in Lund will be part of the assessment.