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Experimental Dark Matter Physics - Postdoctoral Researcher
Physical Life Sciences | livermore, CA | 10/01/2024
Job Code: PDS.1 Post-Dr Research Staff 1
Organization: Physical and Life Sciences
Position Type: Career Indefinite
Security Clearance: None/Position does not require US citizenship (assignments longer than 179 days require a federal background investigation)
Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
Medical Exam: Not applicable
Company Description
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Pay Range
$113,760 Annually
Job Description
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on xenon-based dark matter search and R&D activities. You will lead detector R&D activities using a liquid xenon time projection chamber at LLNL and search for dark matter interactions using data from the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment. This position is in the Rare Event Detection group of the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division.
In this role you will:
- Operate a dual-phase liquid xenon detector and upgrade the data acquisition system.
- Measure neutron-xenon interactions and perform data analysis.
- Participate in the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment, including detector operation and data analysis.
- Develop and test new concepts to improve the sensitivity of dark matter searches
- Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present results at conferences, seminars, and/or technical meetings.
- Collaborate within multi-institution and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Perform independent research and develop solutions to challenging technical problems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- PhD in experimental particle physics, high-energy physics, or related field.
- Experience in constructing and operating particle physics experiments.
- Knowledge of data acquisition systems.
- Experience with data analysis and simulations using ROOT and Geant4 packages.
- Experience with C++ and Python programming languages.
- Ability to work independently on technical hardware and software tasks, provide in-depth analyses, and develop technical solutions.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse set of scientists, engineers, students, and technical and administrative staff.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills necessary to deliver presentations and prepare written reports.
Qualifications we desire:
- Experience with high channel count data acquisition systems.
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques.
Additional Information
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Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
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- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
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None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
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