Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Particle Physics.

 

The post is available for a fixed-term duration until 31/05/24.

 

The LHCb and BESIII research group at the University of Oxford seeks a committed and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to take a leading role in improving the precision of the CKM angle gamma. These measurements are crucial to understanding CP violation in the quark sector and to test the consistency of the standard model. Exciting new opportunities present themselves with the arrival of new data from the BESIII experiment and the imminent start of Run 3 at LHCb.

 

The successful candidate will take a leading role in the analysis of new data. This could be either focused on the selection and analysis of hadronic B decays with LHCb upgrade data, or the analysis of the new and significantly larger unique BESIII dataset collected at the psi(3770) resonance in order to measure charm strong-phase parameters.

 

Applicants should hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in physics or a related field and ideally have a strong background in data analysis in particle physics. Candidates are expected to be confident in programming in C++ and python, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

 

Experience with either the LHCb or BESIII software will be an advantage.

 

Candidates should be self-motivated, able to motivate and guide the work of others, able to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team, and should demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills.

 

The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.

 

Informal enquiries about this post may be made to Dr Sneha Malde (sneha.malde@physics.ox.ac.uk).

 

Only applications received promptly by 12:00 noon UK time on 25 April 2022 can be considered. Please read the “Person Specification and Job Description” before preparing your application. You will be required to upload a Curriculum Vita, a description of research experience and interests and the names and addresses of three referees as part of your online application. In addition you should arrange for the three letters of reference to be sent to sue.geddes@physics.ox.ac.uk by the closing date. Applications are acknowledged but not reference letters.