The High Energy Nuclear Physics group at Rice University invites applications to a postdoc research associate position on the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

The Rice group (Geurts, Li) is playing a leading role in the CMS endcap timing layer (ETL) upgrade project for heavy ion programs at the high luminosity LHC. The ETL is based on a novel fast-timing silicon technology, known as the low gain avalanche diodes (LGADs). Together with another barrel timing layer (BTL), the new timing detector will for the first time provide particle identification capability over a wide phase space to CMS heavy ion physics program at the HL-LHC.

The successful candidate is expected to play a key role in the design, prototyping and construction activities of the ETL project carried out by the Rice group, in areas of front-end electronics and power supply systems. The candidate will also have the opportunity to work on the research program in QCD/heavy ion physics at the LHC with the CMS experiment, as well as R&D work on silicon timing detectors for the future electron-ion collider.

Application material should include a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research experience and interests (no more than 2 pages), and three letters of reference. Please apply at link. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Prof. Wei Li (wl33@rice.edu).

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