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Posted: 7 June 2010
Postdoctoral researcher on R&D for a future linear electron-positron collider

The Laboratoire d'Accelerateur Linéaire (LAL) in Orsay, France, laboratory of the IN2P3 within CNRS is searching for a postdoctoral researcher. The research entails physics studies and detector development for a detector to be operated at a future linear electron-positron collider. The group at LAL is heavily involved in the R&D of a silicon tungsten electromagnetic calorimeter. The successful candidate is expected to contribute in particular to the realisation of the front end electronics of a large scale prototype and will share responsibility for the conduction of testbeam campaigns. Moreover, the candidate is expected to contribute actively to the analysis of data recorded in earlier testbeam campaigns. Parallel to the detector R&D, the work will comprise significant contributions to physics studies based on a full simulation of detector proposals for a linear collider. Currently, the group is investigating top quark production at a linear collider with the aim to reveal the strong hierarchy of the known fermion masses. Both, data analysis and detector simulation studies will give the opportunity to co-supervise Ph.D. theses.

Candidates are required to have Ph.D. in physics by date of appointment and research experience in experimental high energy physics or a related field. Interest and skills in data analysis and hardware development are premises for a successful application.

The post will be available on Sept. 1st 2010 for 36 months. Salary and benefits will commensurate with the ones of a Level 2 Researcher (CR2) at the CNRS, approximately 2500 Euros/month according to the experience.

In case of interest please send your cv, a brief letter of motivation (1 page max.) and the addresses of three persons from whom the LAL can ask for letters of reference. All documents are to be sent until 20/6/2010 by e-mail to Roman Poeschl (poeschl@lal.in2p3.fr). Candidates are asked to prepare to be available for an interview afterwards. The interview will be held either at LAL or, if more convenient, via video conference.

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Posted: 10 May 2010
Research Assistant / Associate in Accelerator Physics

The research entails calculation of the wakefields left behind a relativistic electron beam in the crab cavities of CLIC and in the ACC39 module of the superconducting third harmonic cavities recently installed at the FLASH facility in DESY laboratory. In order to achieve this end, the beam-excited electromagnetic field will be calculated precisely within small sections of the accelerator and then the overall wakefield will be computed by various advanced computational techniques. The results of the research are likely to have a significant impact on the overall operation of both the CLIC and ILC projects and as such, it will be a remarkable opportunity to be at the forefront of the design of the collider. By necessity, this work will entail a close collaboration with colleagues at the Cockcroft Institute, CERN and DESY laboratory. The experimental component of the research will be conducted at these laboratories.

Closing date: 30th June 2010. Please quote reference EPS/10363.

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Posted: 26 March 2010
Linear Collider Studies Leader

As CERN's Large Hadron Collider opens up a new high-energy frontier, the Organization is pursuing advanced research and development for an electron-positron linear collider to exploit the anticipated discoveries and further the understanding of the underlying physics.

Due to the retirement of the present incumbent, the linear collider community at CERN is currently looking for a

Linear Collider Studies Leader

to direct, coordinate, and liaise the studies of both the accelerator and its detectors. Based at CERN, Geneva, you will benefit from the Organization's experience in large project management, technical expertise, infrastructure and top-level management support.

For more information please check www.cern.ch/lcsl

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Posted: 25 January 2010
Research Assistant / Associate in Accelerator Physics:
CLIC Interaction region beam dynamics
School of Physics & Astronomy, The University of Manchester

You will join the Particle Physics Group in the University of Manchester's School of Physics and Astronomy and be based at the Cockcroft Institute on the Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus. As part of the Cockcroft Institute you will be working alongside around 100 accelerator scientists and engineers; both posts offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant research institute which is collaborating on a number of international projects, and you will have the opportunity to influence our future direction.

This project will focus on beam dynamics issues in the interaction region and extraction line of the CLIC future electron-positron linear collider project. The post is part of the European framework FP7 EuCARD project, and forms part of a collaboration with CERN and the University of Uppsala, Sweden.

More details

Closing date: 11 February 2010

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Posted: 31 October 2009
Post Doctoral Researcher/Research Associate
University of Kansas, KS, USA

The experimental high energy physics group at the University of Kansas has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher or research associate to work primarily on particle-flow calorimetry.

For more details, see:
heplx3.phsx.ku.edu/~graham/postdoc_2009.html

Initial review of applications will begin Nov. 30th, 2009 and will continue as long as necessary.

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Posted: 7 October 2009
Associate Scientist
Superconducting Radio-Frequency Development Department
Fermilab, Chicago, IL, USA

As a member of the Superconducting Radio-Frequency Development (SRFD) Department, the successful candidate will conduct R&D in support of Fermilab's SRF program, which is aimed at developing the facilities, technologies and expertise needed to utilize SRF cavities and cryomodules in accelerator projects such as Project X and the High-Intensity Neutrino Source (HINS). The candidate will also support the ongoing International Linear Collider (ILC) R&D program. This position is an extendable three-year term appointment with the expectation of a subsequent performance-based promotion to a Scientist I position.

Responsibilities and requirements are detailed here: http://fermi.hodesiq.com

Applicants should include a curriculum vitae and a publication list. Applications and requests for information should be sent to: Victor Yarba (yarba @ fnal.gov)

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Posted: 23 September 2009
Post-doc position (3 years) on high-granularity hadronic calorimeter
Lyon, France

A post-doc position for a period of 3 years will open at the Institut de Physique Nucléaire de Lyon in France starting from November 2009. The candidate will participate in the construction of a new high-granularity hadronic calorimeter prototype based on semi-digital electronics readout and using Glass RPC as sensitive medium. He/She will use the performance of such detector to study the characteristics of high energy hadronic showers. The candidate will also actively participate in the development of new Particle Flow Algorithms using high-granularity calorimeters in the future ILC experiments. The candidate should have a good experience either in high energy detectors R&D, simulation techniques and/or PFA. Candidates with experience in all fields will be favoured.

For more information please contact prof. Imad Laktineh: laktineh @ in2p3.fr

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