| Particle Physics, Denys Wilkinson Building, Keble Road, Oxford, OX1 3RH. | |||
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Particle Physics. The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of three years. This project will be centred around the construction of the ITK pixel tracker for the upgrade of the ATLAS experiment for the High-Luminosity LHC. There are two main ITK pixel activities in Oxford, the production of pixel detector modules, and the mounting of pixel modules to carbon fibre support structures. The successful applicant will have a central role in both these activities working to develop and refine the mechanical and electrical processes and oversee the production and testing of modules and end-cap half-rings structures. This work will be undertaken in the Oxford Physics Microstructure Detector (OPMD) cleanroom facility in Oxford, and will involve machine-vision controlled precision robotic assembly techniques, quality control, metrology, and electrical testing of the pixel modules and half-rings. They will join a tightly integrated multi-disciplinary team consisting of applied physicists, engineers, doctoral and master’s students, and specialist technicians. They will also be encouraged to contribute to the wider development of the ATLAS ITK project at an international level. The successful candidate will work on refining the pixel module and ring mounting robotic tooling, and assembly procedures, and prepare these systems for large scale production. They will develop the existing readout test system infrastructure to perform quality control tests on the module, and automate this testing sequence. They will work with experienced colleagues on implementing an efficient production flow for large-scale module and half-ring fabrication and testing. They will eventually work with senior staff to assist in managing the production process to the completion of the construction project. They will continuously develop the testing systems, and perform ongoing analysis of the produced pixel modules and half-rings to ensure they meet the required quality specifications, and that the production processes are operating effectively. As part of the OPMD group the successful applicant would also have the opportunity to take part in our activities working on research into novel detector technologies including: depleted monolithic sensors, low gain avalanche detectors, optical sensors for astronomy and atom interferometry, and the application of hybrid pixel detectors to other areas of science. As part of the Oxford ATLAS group they would be able to undertake a physics analysis project. Both these optinal areas of work are dependent on the time required for the main detector development. Applicants should hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in physics, or a Master’s degree in a relevant engineering subject or other related field. Ideally applicants should have a background in either the testing, development, construction, or commissioning of silicon or other detectors for particle physics or similar applications. Previous experience in the field of experimental particle physics detector development, silicon detectors, or applied physics will be an advantage. Candidates are expected to demonstrate good organisational, teamworking, and communication skills, operating as a senior part of part of a multi-disciplinary team, coordinating local activities and regularly presenting results to the ATLAS collaboration meetings. The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach. Informal enquiries about this post may be made to: daniel.hynds@physics.ox.ac.uk. Only applications received promptly by 12:00 noon UK time on 9 January 2023 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 two referees as part of your online application. In addition, you should arrange for the letters of reference to be sent to sue.geddes@physics.ox.ac.uk by the closing date. Applications are acknowledged but not reference letters. More detailed information can be found here:https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form |
