DARKSIDE/BUTTON POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

The Edinburgh Particle Physics Experiment (PPE) group is excited to be able to offer a postdoctoral researcher position thanks to its successes in obtaining funding to aid exploitation of existing and construction of future experiments.
We are a rapidly expanding and dynamic group of physicists, holding substantial roles across the ATLAS, DUNE, LHCb, LZ, SBND, MicroBooNE, SuperNEMO, BUTTON and DarkSide-20k experiments.
We have a lively research atmosphere where novel analysis ideas are fostered, alongside our long-standing expertise and commitments to analysis, software, hardware, outreach and impact activitiesWe are looking for a postdoctoral research associate to join our team working on the DarkSide-20kliquid-argondark matter experiment together with the BUTTON-30 Water Based Liquid Scintillator (WbLS) testbed.
You will make substantial contributions to the construction, commissioning and development of these experiments, as well as the physics programme, by participating in DarkSide-20k physics sensitivity studies.
e are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
he Opportunity.
arkSide-20kis a multi-ton liquid-argon detectors capable of detecting dark matter via direct detection of halo particles, that will achieve world-leading sensitivity in these searches.
t will be located in the Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso in Italy.
he experiment has a rich science programme that addresses many open questions in modern physics.
You will contribute to the construction and testing of silicon photomultipliers of the DarkSide-20k experiment.
You will also have the opportunity to develop the simulation and physics programme for DarkSide-20k.
The PPE liquid argon group has recently expanded and is now comprised of four academics, three postdocs and four PhD students.
UTTON-30 is a testbed for the development of the emerging technology of WbLS.
The experimentis currently under construction and will be installed at the STFC Boulby Underground laboratory this Autumn.
Fills with WbLS and Gadolinium are planned that will provide valuable input for for experimentsconsidering this technology for neutrino detection and as veto for Dark Matter experiments.
The Edinburgh group has responsibility for the optical detection system and for the deployment of the new LAPPD detector in BUTTON.
he School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination.
The School strives to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all and we are looking to actively diversify our staff.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and in particular encourage applications from people of colour, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people and other minority and under-represented groups.
We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working, as evidenced by our Juno Champion and Athena SWAN Silver awards.
our skills and attributes for success.
ossess, or be about to obtain a PhD in Experimental Particle Physics (Desirable).
roven track record of performing high quality research in experimental particle physicsGood working knowledge of C++ and/or Python programming languagesAbility to self-motivate and work independentlyAbility to work as part of a team while showing leadership and initiativeDesirable but not necessary.
experience in testing and operation of Photodetectors,particularly at cryogenic temperaturesClick to view a copy of the full job description(opens new browser tab)Please apply online uploading a covering letter outlining how you match the job criteria, a CV and a brief 1 page research statement.
Please arrange for two reference letters to be sent to the closing date.
or more information those interested can contact Prof.
Andrzej Szelc () and Prof.
Matthew Needham ().
s a valued member of our team you can expect.
n exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.
You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefitspension scheme, staff discounts,family friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more.
Access ourstaff benefits pagefor further information and use ourreward calculatorto find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.
he University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.
We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
rior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.
Further information is available on ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab)Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 11 September .
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he University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.
If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.