Particle Physics, Department of Physics, Denys Wilkinson Building, Keble Road, Oxford, OX1 3RH Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant on the LZ and XLZD experiments. A full-time post is available for a fixed-term duration until December 2027, with an opportunity to extend subject to funding.
The LZ experiment is a world‑leading dark matter search utilizing a liquid xenon time‑projection chamber to search for particle dark matter. Operating since 2021, we continue data‑taking and analysis in search for dark matter and other new physics signals.
The XLZD experiment is the next‑generation detector, and the Oxford group is working on the fieldcage design.
The successful candidate will analyse data from the LZ experiment and work on the design, evaluation, cost and schedule of construction of the XLZD fieldcage. Responsibilities include:
- Enhancing the separation of accidentals and low‑energy signals, characterising background populations, improving event reconstruction, and understanding detector effects.
- Contributing to LZ operations and performance optimisation.
- Adapting existing and developing new scientific techniques; contributing ideas for research projects; collaborating in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles; presenting papers and posters; representing the research group at external meetings and seminars; self‑managing academic research and administrative activities; undertaking collaborative projects with partner institutions and research groups.
- Teaching duties of up to three hours per week during university term time may be required.
Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a doctorate (DPhil or PhD) in experimental particle physics or related field and ideally have a strong background in analysis and hardware. Preferred experience includes:
- Previous experience with dark matter direct‑detection experiments or other rare‑event experiments.
- Ability to communicate effectively, plan and execute research activities, and work in a team.
Postdoctoral Research Assistant For The Lz Experiment in Oxford employer: University of Oxford
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