Postdoctoral Research Associate - LUX-ZEPLIN Dark Matter Search

Postdoctoral Research Associate - LUX-ZEPLIN Dark Matter Search

Job ID

5820

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Temporary

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) Dark Matter Group at SLAC has an immediate opening for one or more postdoctoral Research Associates. LZ is a liquid xenon time projection chamber with a 7-ton active target, located at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). LZ recently achieved world-leading dark matter sensitivity in its short initial run, and has several years of science operations to come.

Our group is involved in a range of activities. We are conducting R&D towards LZ upgrades including HydroX, and detector R&D for the next generation XLZD experiment. The group is strongly involved in LZ science analysis and plays major roles in LZ detector operations and data processing. LZ computing is hosted at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC), which features a combination of CPUs and GPUs and opens the door to advanced machine learning techniques. The detector development work is carried out at the Liquid Noble Test Facility, which also hosts work by nEXO and DUNE. We welcome applications from candidates interested in working in any of these areas.

Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options.

Your Job Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct R&D towards the development of LZ upgrades, and future dark matter experiments.

• Take leadership in LZ science analyses, both for WIMP dark matter and other science topics.

• Participate in LZ operations.

Note: This is a 24-month fixed term position with the possibility of extension contingent on project needs and budget. Research Associates are engaged with the design, support, operation and/or scientific exploitation of the major programs of the laboratory, under the guidance of their faculty or Senior Staff Scientist / Distinguished Staff Scientist supervisor. They are expected to work with a significant degree of independence on one or more specific tasks in support of the research program, frequently interacting with the laboratory's scientific community.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Ph.D. in Physics or related field.

• A background in detector instrumentation and hardware is preferable.

• Strong ability with physics data analysis

• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Application materials should be submitted at ~~~/ xyz . Candidates should provide a CV including a publication list, a statement of research interests and plans, and arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation submitted to the same site. Applicants are encouraged to follow the AAS application guidelines given here: ~~~.

SLAC Employee Competencies:

• Effective Decisions : Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.

• Self-Development : Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

• Dependability : Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

• Initiative : Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

• Adaptability : Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.

• Relationships : Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1-General Policy and Responsibilities: ~~~

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, ~~~ .

• Classification Title: Research Associate-Experimental

• Grade: G

• Job code: 0127

• Duration: Fixed Term

The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 to $100,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.