Post Doctoral Scholar

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Job Title:

Post Doctoral Scholar

Department:

Arts and Sciences Physics Administration

The Department of Physics within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar to join our CMS Experimental group working at the CERN Large Hadron Collider.

The CMS group invites applications for a Post Doctoral Scholar position that will be based at the OSU campus. The group is involved in several analyses and upgrade projects, including the Track Trigger Upgrade for the high luminosity running of the LHC and searching for Beyond the Standard Model physics using effective field theory. The Post Doctoral Scholar will take a leading role in analysis of Run 2 and Run 3 data in the top-antitop + photon analysis using effective field theory. The candidate will take a leadership role to move the analysis toward publication.

Minimum Education Required

Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of accomplishments in using effective field theory to study proton-proton collisions.

• Demonstrated understanding of top-antitop quark production with an associated photon.

• Technical skills in the use of columnar analysis approaches with python.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with C++ programming.

• Experience in developing emulation software for FPGA-based electronics.

• Experience contributing to data taking of large experiments.

Additional Information:

Application Instructions

Applications should include:

• A curriculum vitae

• List of publications (can be included in the CV)

• A brief description of past and proposed research (the format is flexible)

• List of three references – letters will be requested for suitable candidates

Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university, hosting 81 majors, 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members.

Location:

Physics Research Building (0070)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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