Sep 13, 2022
Come and do the kind of science that made you want to become a scientist. Explore the unknown and get to grips with the biggest challenges in Big Science. And, alongside world-class engineers and technologists, use everything you've learnt to find real-answers that shape society and improve lives. Put simply, discover the kind of impact you can make when you work with some of the best facilities and brightest scientists in the world. Applications are invited for a Research Associate position in Experimental Particle Physics to work on our experiment within the Particle Physics Department. We offer visa sponsorship.
Working as a member of the HyperK collaboration, you will be focused on hardware activity leading to the design and construction of the HyperK OD (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.
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
PhD (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
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are invested in creating an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all, to help us achieve the highest possible standards in our work and organisation together. In this regard, we encourage applications from under-represented groups.