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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research assistant focussing on the development of the vertex detector for LHCb Upgrade II. The post is available for a fixed-term duration of 12 months starting as soon as possible. The location of work can be Oxford or CERN. To develop the design and the technology of the vertex detector for LHCb Upgrade II through the TDR phase. The successful candidate will have three responsibilities: - (1) studies of composite materials for a beam-facing RF shield. (2) contributions to the operation and exploitation of the Timepix4 testbeam. (3) simulation work optimising the performance of the vertex detector design for LHCb Upgrade II. Physics analysis is possible, if time allows. Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a doctoral degree in experimental particle physics. Previous experience of LHCb simulation development, testbeam operations or detector commissioning would be advantageous. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to plan and execute research activities, communicate effectively, and work in a team. Depending on interest, the post-holder may have opportunities to teach in a College or demonstrate in the undergraduate laboratories. Only applications received promptly by 12:00 noon UK time on 30 May 2025 can be considered. Please read the “Person Specification and Job Description” before preparing your application. You will be required to upload a Curriculum Vitae, a description of research experience and interests and the names and addresses of two referees as part of your online application. In addition, you should arrange for the letters of reference to be sent to ppadmin@physics.ox.ac.uk by the closing date. Applications are acknowledged but not reference letters.
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_________________________________________________________________________ ob Description and Selection Criteria Job title Postdoctoral Research Assistant on LHCb/VELO Division Mathematical Physical and Life Sciences Department Physics Location The Denys Wilkinson Building in Oxford or CERN, Switzerland. Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674- £46,913 per annum Hours Full time Contract type Fixed term for 12 months. Reporting to Malcolm John Vacancy reference 179552 Additional information Closing date – midday (UK time) on 30 May 2025 Research topic To develop the design and the technology of the vertex detector for LHCb Upgrade II through the TDR phase. Supervisor Malcolm John Project team Oxford LHCb group Project web site https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/research/group/lhcb Funding partner The funds supporting this research project are provided by STFC Recent publications The LHCb publications page The role The postholder will play an important role in the development of the design and the technology of the vertex detector for LHCb Upgrade II through the TDR phase. The successful candidate will have three responsibilities. (1) studies of composite materials for a beam-facing RF shield. (2) contributions to the operation and exploitation of the Timepix4 testbeam in 2026. (3) simulation work optimising the performance of the vertex detector design for LHCb Upgrade II. Physics analysis is possible, if time allows. The postholder can be stationed at CERN or in Oxford. Responsibilities • • • • • • • • To study composite materials for a beam-facing RF shield. To contribute to the operation and exploitation of the Timepix4 testbeam. To carry on simulation work optimising the performance of the Upgrade II VELO. To participate in the supervision of Oxford LHCb students (graduate or Masters). To represent Oxford and LHCb at national and international conferences. To travel between Oxford and CERN as necessary to fulfil the obligations of the post. To be willing to consider opportunities to teach. Typically, this may involve small group teaching of undergraduates, lab demonstration or assessment of project students. To perform any other duties commensurate with the grade and position as requested by the head of department. Also, to undertake any relevant training, as required. Selection criteria Essential • • • • • • • • Hold, or be close to holding, a doctorate degree in experimental particle physics. Have a good track record of contributing to relevant publications. Bring experience of presenting research at meetings, conferences, or workshops. Show the capability to work on multiple aspects of research and meet deadlines. Be experienced in delivering results, or software tools, that are useful to collaborators. Demonstrate experience or interest in some of the subjects to which the post pertains. Demonstrate the ability to motivate and guide others. Be willing to travel to CERN, to Oxford, or to other locations as the work requires. Desirable • Experience with the detector commissioning and operation. • Competency with LHCb reconstruction and analysis software. Pre-employment screening All offers of employment are made subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to provide proof of your right-to-work, your identity, and we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration (so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities so that we 2 can discuss appropriate adjustments with you), and a declaration of any unspent criminal convictions. We advise all applicants to read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures, found at: www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/preemploymentscreening/. Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties: This job includes the following hazards or safety-critical activities which will require successful pre-employment health screening through our Occupational Health Service before the successful candidate will be allowed to start work: • Night working (11pm-6am) for short periods of time for detector operation shifts. • At CERN, occasional access to areas subject to radio protection protocols. • Travel outside of Europe or North America About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cuttingedge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Department of Physics Oxford Physics is one of the largest and most eminent departments in Europe – pursuing forefront research alongside training the next generation of leaders in Physics. With an academic staff of over one hundred our activities range from fundamental particles to the furthest reaches of the universe to manipulating matter on an atomic scale. Oxford physicists are probing new ways to harness solar energy, modelling the Earth's atmosphere to predict the future climate, exploring computation on the quantum scale and executing calculations that reveal the fundamental structure of space and time. Particle Physics Sub-department The post-holder will be based in the Particle Physics sub-department, which is one of the six sub-departments that together make up the Department of Physics; these are Astrophysics, 3 Atomic and Laser Physics, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Particle Physics and Theoretical Physics, with a seventh function (Central Physics) providing administrative and technical support to these sub-departments. Members of all subdepartments take part in research, teaching and matters such as examinations, discussion of syllabi, lectures and liaison with undergraduates and postgraduate students. The Oxford particle physics group is the largest university-based group in the UK, with 30 permanent academics, about 30 temporary academics, fellows and post-docs, 70 graduate students and 30 support staff. It is housed in the Denys Wilkinson Building with excellent electronics and mechanical workshops. Our research programme covers experiments at accelerators as well as in particle astrophysics. We are currently involved in the ATLAS and LHCb experiments at the LHC in both analyses of current data and preparation for detector upgrades. Other activities include the study of neutrino cross sections with MicroBooNE, measurement of neutrino oscillations with T2K, the preparation of HyperK and DUNE, the SNO+ experiment to measure solar neutrinos and search for neutrinoless double beta decay. We search for dark matter with LUX-ZEPLIN and prepare to study dark energy science with the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope. We have initiated a unique programme to search for ultralight dark matter with AION in Oxford and MAGIS at Fermilab. Research in accelerator physics is carried out within the John Adams Institute, including projects for future linear colliders, light sources and laser-plasma acceleration, and applications of accelerators to cancer therapy. For more information please visit: http://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/ Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences Division The Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division is one of the four academic divisions of the University of Oxford. The MPLS Division's 10 departments and 3 interdisciplinary units span the full spectrum of the mathematical, computational, physical, engineering and life sciences, and undertake both fundamental research and cutting-edge applied work. Our research addresses major societal and technological challenges and is increasingly focused on key interdisciplinary issues. We collaborate closely with colleagues in Oxford across the medical sciences, social sciences and humanities, and with other universities, research organisations and industrial partners across the globe in pursuit of innovative research geared to address critical and fundamental scientific questions. For more information please visit: http://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/ Athena Swan Charter The Department of Physics holds a Gold Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. How to apply Before submitting an application, you may find it helpful to read the ‘Tips on applying for a job at the University of Oxford’ document, at www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/supportandtechnical/. If you would like to apply, click on the Apply Now button on the ‘Job Details’ page and follow the on-screen instructions to register as a new user or log-in if you have applied previously. When prompted, please provide details of three referees. You will also be required to upload a Curriculum Vitae and Supporting Statement as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. The supporting statement should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience 4 gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Please list up to 10 publications to demonstrate your contributions. Applicants should ask the referees to send their letters of reference directly to Dr Julieta Estremadoyro Denys Wilkinson Building Keble Road Oxford, OX1 3RH United Kingdom E-mail: ppadmin@physics.ox.ac.uk by the closing date (a letter by e-mail is sufficient). Not more than two of the three referees should be from the same institution and one should consider the selection criteria in the further particulars when writing their letters of reference, and to mark their letters "strictly confidential" if they do not wish the applicant to have automatic right of access. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. (Customise this statement to confirm the document(s) you would like the applicant to attach, but make sure that you keep the reference to PDF. See section 1.4 of QRG REC01 Creating a Vacancy (Recruitment and Personnel) for guidance on selecting the appropriate application form). All applications must be received by midday on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments) Should you experience any difficulties using the online application system, please email recruitment.support@admin.ox.ac.uk. Further help and support is available from www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/jobs/support/. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will be notified of the progress of your application by automatic emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk mail regularly to ensure that you receive all emails. Important information for candidates Pre-employment screening Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard preemployment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity 5 and references. We advise all applicants to read the candidate notes on the University’s preemployment screening procedures, found at: www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/preemploymentscreening/. Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/councilsec/compliance/gdpr/privacynotices/job/. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/councilsec/compliance/gdpr/universitypolicyondataprotection/. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for all academic posts and some academic-related posts. From 1 October 2017, the University has adopted an EJRA of 30 September before the 69th birthday for all academic and academic-related staff in posts at grade 8 and above. The justification for this is explained at: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/end/retirement/acrelretire8+/. For existing employees, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/end/retirement/acrelretire8+/. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at grades 1–7 have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of Opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 6 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days ’paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/staffinfo/benefits. University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and www.sport.ox.ac.uk/oxford-university-sports-facilities. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See www.welcome.ox.ac.uk. There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependents. See www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/permits/reimburse&loanscheme/. Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to My Family Care, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/staffinfo/benefits/family/mfc/. Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see www.admin.ox.ac.uk/childcare/. Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. 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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research assistant focussing on the development of the vertex detector for LHCb Upgrade II. The post is available for a fixed-term duration of 12 months starting as soon as possible. The location of work can be Oxford or CERN. To develop the design and the technology of the vertex detector for LHCb Upgrade II through the TDR phase. The successful candidate will have three responsibilities: - (1) studies of composite materials for a beam-facing RF shield. (2) contributions to the operation and exploitation of the Timepix4 testbeam. (3) simulation work optimising the performance of the vertex detector design for LHCb Upgrade II. Physics analysis is possible, if time allows. Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a doctoral degree in experimental particle physics. Previous experience of LHCb simulation development, testbeam operations or detector commissioning would be advantageous. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to plan and execute research activities, communicate effectively, and work in a team. Depending on interest, the post-holder may have opportunities to teach in a College or demonstrate in the undergraduate laboratories. Only applications received promptly by 12:00 noon UK time on **30 May** **2025** can be considered. Please read the “Person Specification and Job Description” before preparing your application. You will be required to upload a Curriculum Vitae, a description of research experience and interests and the names and addresses of two referees as part of your online application. In addition, you should arrange for the letters of reference to be sent to ppadmin@physics.ox.ac.uk by the closing date. Applications are acknowledged but not reference letters.
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