Research Associate on the LHCb experiment (Fixed Term)

The High Energy Physics group at the University of Cambridge seeks to appoint an outstanding researcher to join its effort on the LHCb experiment.

The Cambridge group is actively involved in the LHCb physics programme, and has responsibilities in the RICH project, Real-Time-Analysis project and in data processing. The group supports the maintenance, operation and upgrades of the RICH subdetectors, and carries out research and development on the RICH electronics and MightyTracker device with a view to its use in the next phase upgrade of LHCb (Upgrade-II). The group has diverse interests in the exploitation of LHCb data, searching for physics beyond the Standard Model. Particular interests include studies of rare B-hadron decays and of CP-violating effects in charmless B decays. 

The role holder will analyse data from the LHCb experiment with focus on the study of rare B decay modes, which provide great sensitivity to physics beyond the Standard Model. The LHCb group at Cambridge has played a leading role in the study of the golden channels B(s)- >mumu, and in the measurements of angular observables, CP asymmetries and lepton-flavour universality ratios in other rare B meson decays. The successful candidate is expected to take a leading role in physics analysis in these or other associated areas, and to contribute to several aspects of the Group's activities on the LHCb project. 

The post is foreseen to be based in Cambridge with the possibility of long-term attachment at CERN and various other shorter travel where appropriate. 

You will hold (or be close to obtaining) a PhD Particle Physics (or a related area) with a proven track record in scientific investigation from the conception stage through to publication, with clearly defined individual contributions as demonstrated by publications in major journals. You will have strong background in data analysis techniques and algorithms in experimental particle physics and experience in computing and advanced programming in C++ or Python. You will also show evidence of ability to identify new research opportunities or develop new techniques. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in leadership (or evidence of future leadership potential), experience in taking initiative and/or developing own ideas independently, and experience of working in an international collaborative environment. 

You will also have the ability to write reports, present results and contribute to academic papers, as well as to work efficiently as part of a team.

You will be located at the Department of Physics Cavendish Laboratory JJ Thomson Avenue Cambridge CB3 0HE, UK. 

Appointment at research associate level is dependent on having a PhD including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD (in which case appointment will initially be made at research assistant and amended to research associate when the PhD is awarded). 

Please be advised that references will be required in advance of interviews, therefore, please ensure that you provide your consent on the application form as relevant. 

Ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

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