RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN OXFORDSHIRE | RELOCATE TO THE UK WITH WORK VISA SPONSORSHIP

Applications are invited for a Research Associate position in Experimental Particle Physics. you will be focused on hardware activity leading to the design and construction of our (Outer Detector which acts as an important veto detector for cosmic ray muons), including measurements with photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) and R&D for wavelength-shifting (WLS) plates (to shift the UV light produced via Cherenkov radiation by particles traversing the detector water into the visible spectrum). You will also be engaged on a HyperK frame at RAL testing various detector frame components. We offer Visa Sponsorship.

Work on the HyperK OD R&D and a HyperK test frame at RAL including both hardware work and data analysis – there may also be some simulation work involved
 Participate in international meetings on a regular basis, both via video conference and in person (travel may be in Europe or in Japan)
 Work collaboratively within the HyperK group in PPD and within the wider HyperK collaboration

Ph.D. (completed or about to complete) in experimental Particle Physics or related field

Experience of working on medium or large scale particle physics experiments

Experience of particle physics data analysis and/or good particle physics hardware experience (for example taking data with photomultiplier tubes in a lab)

Ability to work collaboratively with large groups of people from many different countries

High degree of self-motivation

Good time management

Willingness to travel to Europe and/or Japan for collaboration meetings

Willingness to work in the laboratory at RAL

Ph.D. (completed or about to complete) in neutrino physics

Knowledge of C++ and/or CERN Root
 Good communications skills
 Ability to work on several activities in parallel
 Driving License
 
 Applications should consist of a CV and a covering letter explaining why the candidate is suited to this position. The names and contact details of three referees should also be uploaded at the point of application.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact: Dr. Anna Holin (anna.holin@stfc.ac.uk)

We are offering a permanent position with a whole host of benefits including:
 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days).
 Flexible working hours.
 An excellent defined average salary pension scheme.
 Employee shopping/travel discounts.
 Excellent learning and development opportunities.
 Visa Sponsorship