Research Associate in Neutrino Physics

Job title:

Research Associate in Neutrino Physics

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

The Particle Physics group at the University of Manchester has an opening for a post-doctoral research associate in experimental particle physics who can take a leading role in the construction of anode plane assemblies for the DUNE Far Detector, and in analysis of data from the SBND experiment. The Manchester Neutrino group consists of three academic members of staff, post-doctoral researchers, PhD students, and engineering and technical staff. This post will be based at the University of Manchester (Schuster Building), but will require travel to Fermilab, SURF, CERN and the Daresbury Laboratory.The Manchester group is responsible for the quality assurance of anode plane assemblies (APAs) produced for the DUNE Far Detector through the use of a digital wire analyser device (DWA) to measure the tensions and ensure the continuity of the 4,000 wires on each APA, as well as metrology on the 30,000 printed circuit boards (PCBs) that secure the wires to the APAs. The post-holder will be responsible for operation and analysis of DWA data from the 137 UK-build DUNE APAs, and take a role in the analysis of PCB-metrology data. The Manchester Neutrino group is also playing a leading role in the Fermilab SBN Programme through both the MicroBooNE and SBND experiments, with interests in beyond-Standard-Model searches and neutrion-nucleus interaction measurements. The post-holder will analyse data from the SBN Programme, aid in the supervision of PhD students on the SBN Programme, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.Applicants will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in particle physics, have programming experience with C++, Python and ROOT, and experience using Linux operating systems. Experience with data analysis from liquid-argon detectors, and the LArSoft framework, would be desirable.The Particle Physics group at Manchester is one of the largest research groups in the UK with over 100 members, composed of both world-leading experimental and theory research groups. It has an outstanding record of contributing to the design, construction, operation, and exploitation of particle physics experiments and in advancing the theoretical models underpinning these and future experiments. The group has significant roles in experiments at the LHC: ATLAS and LHCb, Fermilab: Muon g-2, Mu2e, SBND/MicroBooNE and DUNE, the SuperNEMO and neutrinoless double-β decay experiments at LSM, the NEXT double-β decay experiment at Canfranc, BESIII at BEPC, and Darkside at LNGS.The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit: http://www.physics.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.What can you expect in returnThe University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on meritOur University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more hereHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Justin EvansEmail: justin.evans@manchester.ac.ukGeneral enquiries:Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.ukTechnical support:https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/homeThis vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:38:33 GMT

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