Research Assistant in Software Development for Neutrino Physics

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Particle Physics.

The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration until 30th September 2025, with a possibility for renewal dependent on funding being secured.

The holder of this post will work on the DUNE long-baseline neutrino experiment, currently starting construction in the USA.  DUNE will provide world-leading sensitivity across a broad range of physics topics, with particular interest in Oxford focussed on the data acquisition software system of the far detector to enable the programme of underground physics measurements in the decades to come.

The post holder will work with the other members of the Oxford group, other UK university groups and at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland to support and develop the software infrastructure for the data acquisition of the DUNE far detectors. They may also take a role in the analysis efforts of the group and/or triggering algorithm development.  The post holder will be expected to play a role in integration tests at CERN in preparation for operations at the far detector site in South Dakota.

Applicants should hold, or be close to completion of, a university degree to Master’s level in computing or physical sciences, or a related discipline.

Experience with software development in an R&D environment will be an advantage

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to contribute to a complex programming project team, including a track record of giving and incorporating feedback from collaborators.

The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.

Only applications received promptly by 12:00 noon UK time on 8 April 2024 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 three referees as part of your online application