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Postdoctoral Fellow, Belle II Group, Department of Physics, College of Arts and Sciences

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH, US
Full-time

Job Overview

The experimental particle physics group at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Belle II experiment.

The Cincinnati group has a long history of physics contributions at Belle, and at Belle II the group plays a leading role in operating the iTOP particle identification detector and performing data analysis.

The Belle II experiment began running in 2019 and thus far has recorded 500 fb-1 of data. The accelerator has set numerous luminosity records.

The experiment plans to record 50 ab-1 of data over the next ten years, about 40 times the amount recorded by the Belle + BaBar "B factory" experiments.

The Physics Department’s High-Energy Physics group has active programs in experimental research, including the BELLE II, LHCb, NOvA, and DUNE experiments, as well as theoretical research focused on flavor physics and dark matter.

We are seeking a Ph.D. physicist with a strong record of research in experimental particle or nuclear physics. The ideal candidate will have experience in data analysis and a strong interest in flavor physics.

Essential Functions

The selected individual will be expected to, under direct supervision,

  • Play a leading role in Belle II detector operations, particularly with respect to the iTOP detector and / or particle identification.
  • conduct research in experimental particle physics, centered on analysis of Belle II data, produce internal notes and manuscripts for publication.
  • Assist in mentoring of the group’s graduate students.

Required Education

Doctoral Degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree

Required Experience

  • In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.
  • May require experience with specialized software programs.

Additional Qualifications Considered

All of the following are required prior to the effective appointment date :

  • Doctoral Degree in Physics
  • Academic research background in analysis of Experimental High Energy or Nuclear Physics data sets.

Application Information Process

Interested candidates should create an Applicant profile and submit an online application. Please upload :

  • A cover letter of no more than one page;
  • A current curriculum vitae including a list of publications
  • A statement describing research interests.

Please use the Additional Documents option as needed for these documents.

Applicants should arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent separately to [email protected].

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should contact Professor Kay Kinoshita (kay.

[email protected]) for more information on the position.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Office environment / no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

  • Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
  • Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
  • Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
  • Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
  • Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https : / / www.uc.edu / careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.

edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ : 97011 SF : OMJ SF : RM SF : HEJ, SF : INS SF : HERC SF : DIV SF : LJN SF : IHE

Postdoctoral Fellow, Belle II Group, Department of Physics, College of Arts and Sciences

Date : Aug 28, 2024 Location :

Cincinnati, OH, US

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Job Segment : Nuclear Physics, Physics, Data Analyst, Physicist, Science, Data, Research

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