Project Scientist for the ATLAS Experiment

Details

Posted: 12-May-24

Location: Santa Cruz, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Physical Sciences

Internal Number: 5252484

Project Scientist for the ATLAS Experiment
Position overview
Position title: Project Scientist for the ATLAS Experiment (Assistant Project Scientist)
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the scale titled, Represented Project ___ (e.g., Scientist) Series Fiscal Year. 'Off-scale salaries', i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,500 - $86,000.
Percent time: Full-time (100%)
Anticipated start: As soon as possible after the initial review of applications.
Position duration: Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding.
Application Window
Open date: May 10, 2024
Next review date: Monday, Jun 10, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics (SCIPP) at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an assistant project scientist to join the UCSC ATLAS group. The Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics (SCIPP) is an organized research unit within the University of California system. SCIPPs scientific and technical staff are and have been involved in several cutting-edge research projects for more than 25 years. The primary focus is experimental and theoretical particle physics and particle astrophysics, including the development of technologies needed to advance that research.
Under the direction of Professor Michael Hance, the scientist will be responsible for leading existing ATLAS projects at SCIPP, in areas such as Phase-2 upgrade instrumentation and data analysis, as well as developing new projects that support the ATLAS operations and/or upgrade programs. The candidate is expected to interact with a broad group of collaborators, publish in scientific journals, present research results at relevant workshops and conferences, and assist with applications for grant and contract proposals.
Applicants with a strong publication record, demonstrated experience with positions of scientific leadership, and tangible efforts in creating an equitable and diverse scholarly environment are strongly encouraged to apply.
The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.
SCIPP: https://scipp.science.ucsc.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Ph.D. (or an equivalent foreign degree) in engineering, physical science, or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of postdoctoral scholar/scientist research experience in one or more of the following areas: scientific computing for high-energy physics; large-scale data processing; software for detector instrumentation applications; and/or physics analysis

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include a list of publications (if any). Please include DOI links or the URLs of PDFs for any publications listed on your CV.
  
• Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications, interest in the position, and future research directions.
  
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements before preparing their application.
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.
*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSCs confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm .
Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01715
Help contact: [email protected]
About UC Santa Cruz
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the Universitys equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify ). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html ).
UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.
If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at [email protected] (831) 459-4602.
UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.
The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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Job location
Santa Cruz, California.
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01715
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