Post-Doctoral Associate in Energy Physics

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

The UF CMS group currently comprises four faculty (Professors Chang, Konigsberg, Korytov, and Takahashi), five postdocs, five graduate students, and a group of engineers and technical personnel—making us one of the largest U.S. university groups within CMS. Our instrumentation expertise spans detector operations and upgrades (Level‑1 muon trigger, CSC muon system), tracking algorithm R&D, and future HL‑LHC trigger algorithm development. UF also supports a CMS Tier‑2 computing center.

Our physics program includes precision measurements of the Higgs boson properties (H→4ℓ, H→bb), multi‑Higgs and tri‑boson production, and searches for new physics using taus, multilepton, and multib‑jet final states.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Yuta Takahashi and is expected to play a leading role in searches for new physics at CMS using tau leptons and on detector/feasibility studies for future collider initiatives. The candidate is expected to work closely with our graduate students and other postdocs, as well as collaborate with members of other CMS groups.

The initial term of the position is two years with possible extensions, subject to performance, mutual satisfaction, and the availability of funds.

• PhD in experimental particle physics at the time of appointment.

• Deep understanding of the particle detectors, particle identification, data analysis.
• Machine learning experience.
• Expertise in programming (C++ and Python).

• A letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position.
• A complete curriculum vitae.
• A statement on research goals.
• At least three references.
• After initial review, letters of recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants.

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 15, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre‑employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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For accommodations due to disability, call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD).

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