Research Associate

The 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 role includes supervising student data analysis, writing summary reports, and publishing papers with frequent presentations at conferences.
  • The university offers an impressive benefits package including employer-paid health insurance with 100% employee premium coverage.

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 premiums), dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plan (TRS/ORP)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Physics required
  • Experience with Root and ALIRoot software
  • Hadronic resonance reconstruction experience
  • Charm hadron reconstruction at high energy accelerators

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with PYTHIA simulation software
  • Experience with DPMJET simulation software
  • Data calibration expertise
  • Machine learning optimization skills

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Physics
  • Experience in hadronic resonance reconstruction
  • Familiarity with Root and ALIRoot software
  • Willingness to work shifts at CERN

Work Rights

Not specified

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