Postdoctoral Appointee - ATLAS - Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL
About the Job
The Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) High Energy Physics Division invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the ATLAS group on physics analysis and the Phase-II Inner Tracker (ITk) Pixel upgrade. The ANL ATLAS group is responsible for the assembly and testing of a large number of ITk silicon pixel modules. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the Argonne module construction program. The candidate is also expected to participate in physics research carried out within the ANL ATLAS group.
The group has strong involvement in Standard Model physics measurements, searches for new physics, Higgs measurements, and performance studies. The Argonne group also has significant involvement in detector operations, TDAQ upgrades, Software and Computing, Machine Learning development, and High Performance Computing.
Position Requirements
+ Ph.D. degree in High Energy Physics level with 0 to 5 years of experience or equivalent
+ Excellent physics analysis skills and experience
+ Hardware experience, especially with silicon detectors, is desirable
+ Good general knowledge of current high-energy physics and mathematical methods for physics applications is required
+ Good communication skills are required
+ Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork
Applicants should prepare a CV, research statement, and arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to hep_letters@anl.gov.
For further information and questions only please contact Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, jmetcalfe@anl.gov.
The position is open until filled. Applications received before July 14th, 2024 will be given full consideration.
Argonne National Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.
Job Family
Postdoctoral Family
Job Profile
Postdoctoral Appointee
Worker Type
Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type
Full time
_As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._
_Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._
_All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
The group has strong involvement in Standard Model physics measurements, searches for new physics, Higgs measurements, and performance studies. The Argonne group also has significant involvement in detector operations, TDAQ upgrades, Software and Computing, Machine Learning development, and High Performance Computing.
Position Requirements
+ Ph.D. degree in High Energy Physics level with 0 to 5 years of experience or equivalent
+ Excellent physics analysis skills and experience
+ Hardware experience, especially with silicon detectors, is desirable
+ Good general knowledge of current high-energy physics and mathematical methods for physics applications is required
+ Good communication skills are required
+ Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork
Applicants should prepare a CV, research statement, and arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to hep_letters@anl.gov.
For further information and questions only please contact Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, jmetcalfe@anl.gov.
The position is open until filled. Applications received before July 14th, 2024 will be given full consideration.
Argonne National Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.
Job Family
Postdoctoral Family
Job Profile
Postdoctoral Appointee
Worker Type
Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type
Full time
_As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._
_Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._
_All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
Source : Argonne National Laboratory
