Research Fellow in Particle Physics
Contribute to the ATLAS Phase-II tracker upgrade and particle physics research at the University of Sheffield.
Best for:Best for experimental particle physicists with experience in silicon detectors, hardware development, and collaborative data analysis.
Overview
The University of Sheffield is seeking a Research Fellow to join the ATLAS group within the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. The successful candidate will focus on constructing silicon strip detector modules for the ATLAS Phase-II tracker upgrade, commissioning new detectors, and contributing to future detector development. In addition to hardware and instrumentation work, the role involves conducting high-energy frontier physics measurements, managing a project engineer and graduate students, and taking on leadership responsibilities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a leading research-intensive environment with frequent travel to CERN.
What you'll do
- Construct silicon strip detector modules for the ATLAS Phase-II tracker upgrade.
- Assist with the commissioning of the new detector and participate in detector development for future experiments.
- Conduct high-energy frontier physics measurements focusing on areas such as the Higgs boson and the Standard Model.
- Manage a project engineer and graduate students involved in the research project.
- Contribute to funding proposals and take on leadership and related administrative duties.
- Contribute to and lead scientific publications detailing research outcomes within particle physics collaborations.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in particle physics or a related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: History of successful contributions to and leadership of research publications.
- Experience with software tools such as C++, Python, Root, Athena, or GEANT4
- Demonstrated history of successful work within particle physics collaborations
- Experience in contributing to and leading academic publications on research findings
- Background in detector construction, commissioning, or hardware development
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-18
Submit your application through the external application portal linked on the job posting by providing all requested materials before the deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
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