Research Associate

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $65,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Phd in physics required
Experience with root and aliroot software
Hadronic resonance reconstruction experience
The position involves conducting research at the ALICE experiment at the LHC focusing on heavy flavor hadrons and resonances

Job Summary

  • The position involves conducting research at the ALICE experiment at the LHC focusing on heavy flavor hadrons and resonances.
  • The university offers an impressive benefits package including employer-paid health insurance for employees and a retirement plan.
  • Candidates must be prepared to work shifts at CERN during data taking periods.

Matching Summary

The position involves conducting research at the ALICE experiment at the LHC focusing on heavy flavor hadrons and resonances.

Salary

Base: $65,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Employer paid health insurance (100% employee premium), dental, vision, life, disability, vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Physics required
  • Experience with Root and ALIRoot software
  • Hadronic resonance reconstruction experience
  • Machine Learning and AI techniques
  • Experimental data analysis skills

Nice-to-have

  • Data calibration and simulation experience
  • PYTHIA and DPMJET software familiarity
  • Supervising student data analysis
  • Frequent conference presentations

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Physics
  • Experience in charm hadron reconstruction
  • Familiarity with Root and ALIRoot software

Work Rights

Not specified

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