Researcher in Experimental particle physics

Department of Physics at Stockholm University is one of the largest departments within the Faculty of Science and supports a broad range of basic research in experimental and theoretical physics. It has about 250 employees, of which 95 are PhD students. Many have been internationally recruited. The Department is part of the AlbaNova University Center, which apart from the Department of Physics houses the Department of Astronomy, the Physics Departments at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), and the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (Nordita). Read more about Department of Physics.

Members of the department are also part of the Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmoparticle Physics (OKC), a rich scientific environment that comprises more than a hundred researchers working in both theory and experiment.

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Project description

The applicant will be placed in the Astroparticle and Elementary Particle Physics division at Stockholm University. The division is part of the ATLAS collaboration, and is deeply committed to the operations and upgrade of the experiment, as well as to the analysis of the data collected. The announced position will focus on the luminosity program of the ATLAS experiment, in particular the online activities.

Main responsibilities

The applicant to this position is expected to

• Take a leading role in the ATLAS luminosity program, with special emphasis on supporting the online luminosity tools
• Assist when necessary in the supervision of master students and PhD students
• Primarily be based at the Department of Physics in Stockholm, with opportunities for frequent travel to CERN.

Qualification requirements

Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills. We seek a self-motivated candidate who wishes to take a leading role the ATLAS luminosity program. Previous experience with the ATLAS online luminosity infrastructure will be considered an advantage.

About the employment

The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of 12 months. Start date in spring 2025 or as per agreement.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position, from Professor, Sara Strandberg, phone +46 8 5537 8673, strandberg@fysik.su.se.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

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