Research Fellow in Particle Physics
About the Role
We are seeking a fixed term research fellow in experimental particle physics with emphasis on dark matter direct detection and beyond the standard model physics. The position will support the experimental program of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics - https://www.centredarkmatter.org. The primary goal of the Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics is to deliver breakthroughs in our understanding of the Universe through the pursuit of the discovery of dark matter particles. The Centre will exploit the unique geographical location of the first deep underground physics lab in the Southern Hemisphere. The University of Melbourne’s School of Physics hosts the Centre of Excellence, which also includes nodes at ANU, The University of Adelaide, The University of Sydney, Swinburne University and The University of Western Australia. The Centre is a collaboration between particle, nuclear, and quantum physics as well as particle astrophysics.
The research fellow will work on aspects of the dark matter detection program, including: the SABRE experiment and other underground direct detection experiments to which the Centre contributes, and R&D for future direct detection experiments. Melbourne is a long-term institutional member of the Belle (II) experiment at KEK, and the ATLAS experiment at CERN. The group also engages in development of defence and satellite-based applications of particle physics instrumentation.
Responsibilities include:
Conduct internationally competitive research in dark matter direct detection
Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and research partners, and with members of the research team
Maintain a strong focus on communicating research findings by publishing in highly ranked journals, presenting to peers at relevant conferences
About You
You will possess extensive knowledge of experimental particle physics, and have the ability to conduct high quality research. You will have strong written and oral communication skills in English and have advanced analytical skills.
You will also have:
PhD in Physics in the areas of dark matter detection, high energy physics, or astroparticle physics
Demonstrated experience in the development of instrumentation for particle physics
Excellent ability to work co-operatively and positively in a multi-disciplinary research-based team environment and liaise with people from diverse backgrounds
Applications close on November 24.