Assistant Researcher in Physics (University of California Berkeley Department of Physics)

Assistant Researcher - Department of Physics Job #JPF02836 College of Letters & Science - Mathematical & Physical Sciences - Physics Recruitment Period Open date: December 15th, 2020 Next review date: Tuesday, Dec 29, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Jan 18, 2021 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. Description Assistant Researcher - University of California, Berkeley - Department of Physics The Department of Physics at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Researcher to work in the area of particle physics, with an expected start date in Spring 2021. This is a full-time, 100% appointment. The position will be in the Weak Interaction group in the Physics Department of U.C. Berkeley. The group focuses on searches for Lepton Number and Lepton Flavor violating processes with the CUORE and CUPID experiments at Gran Sasso, Italy, and Mu2e experiment at Fermilab. The job duties and responsibilities of this position include research and development of the novel instrumentation for nuclear and particle physics experiments. In particular, lead the development of the state-of-the-art bolometric detectors for the CUPID experiment, organization and operations of the local bolometric R&D facility, organization of the effort to test and commission front-end electronics boards for the Mu2e experiment, develop new simulation and analysis tools for the searches for lepton number violation with CUORE, CUPID, and Mu2e. Prepare high-profile publications, prepare annual reports to the Department of Energy, and assist in developing funding proposals. Basic qualifications: (must be met at the time of application): Ph.D. or equivalent international degree Additional qualifications: (must be met by the start date of the job): Five to ten years of work experience post Ph.D. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in Physics or Nuclear Engineering, with specialization in particle physics, nuclear physics, or instrumentation development. Excellence in developing nuclear and particle physics instrumentation, experience with the cryogenic detector development, including operations of dilution refrigerator systems, low-noise and low-vibration environments, custom electronics, and data acquisition systems. Working knowledge of analysis and simulation tools (ROOT, Geant4). Demonstrated record of preparing scientific or technical publications in peer-reviewed journals. Salary range: $78,400 to $83,300 (full-time, 100% rate). Starting salary will be commensurate with experience. For information on UC benefits, please visit: http://hr.berkeley.edu/compensation-benefits/benefits This position is in a represented bargaining unit. To apply, please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF02836. The position will remain open until filled. Please direct questions to Yury Kolomensky, ygkolomensky@berkeley.edu For inquiries of an administrative nature, contact Christy Welden at cwelden@berkeley.edu Diversity statement: The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their work. Family friendly statement: UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family. 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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct Job location Berkeley, CA Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity). Publications List Reference requirements 2-3 required (contact information only) If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

Assistant Researcher - Department of Physics

Job #JPF02836

College of Letters & Science - Mathematical & Physical Sciences - Physics

Recruitment Period

Open date: December 15th, 2020

Next review date: Tuesday, Dec 29, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jan 18, 2021 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.

Description

Assistant Researcher - University of California, Berkeley - Department of Physics

The Department of Physics at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Researcher to work in the area of particle physics, with an expected start date in Spring 2021. This is a full-time, 100% appointment.

The position will be in the Weak Interaction group in the Physics Department of U.C. Berkeley. The group focuses on searches for Lepton Number and Lepton Flavor violating processes with the CUORE and CUPID experiments at Gran Sasso, Italy, and Mu2e experiment at Fermilab.

The job duties and responsibilities of this position include research and development of the novel instrumentation for nuclear and particle physics experiments. In particular, lead the development of the state-of-the-art bolometric detectors for the CUPID experiment, organization and operations of the local bolometric R&D facility, organization of the effort to test and commission front-end electronics boards for the Mu2e experiment, develop new simulation and analysis tools for the searches for lepton number violation with CUORE, CUPID, and Mu2e. Prepare high-profile publications, prepare annual reports to the Department of Energy, and assist in developing funding proposals.

Basic qualifications: (must be met at the time of application):
Ph.D. or equivalent international degree

Additional qualifications: (must be met by the start date of the job):
Five to ten years of work experience post Ph.D.

Preferred qualifications:
Ph.D. in Physics or Nuclear Engineering, with specialization in particle physics, nuclear physics, or instrumentation development. Excellence in developing nuclear and particle physics instrumentation, experience with the cryogenic detector development, including operations of dilution refrigerator systems, low-noise and low-vibration environments, custom electronics, and data acquisition systems. Working knowledge of analysis and simulation tools (ROOT, Geant4). Demonstrated record of preparing scientific or technical publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Salary range: $78,400 to $83,300 (full-time, 100% rate). Starting salary will be commensurate with experience. For information on UC benefits, please visit: http://hr.berkeley.edu/compensation-benefits/benefits

This position is in a represented bargaining unit.

To apply, please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF02836.

The position will remain open until filled.

Please direct questions to Yury Kolomensky, ygkolomensky@berkeley.edu For inquiries of an administrative nature, contact Christy Welden at cwelden@berkeley.edu

Diversity statement:
The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their work.

Family friendly statement:
UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family.

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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

Job location

Berkeley, CA

Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).
Publications List