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Postdoctoral Associate, Physics

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Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Physics
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Physics
Posting Number R250045
Posting Link
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.89
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Experimental High Energy Physics group at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (UB) invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions to work on the CMS experiment at LHC. Candidates should have a strong record or interest in data analysis, experimental operations, and/or hardware development. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a collaborative environment, to communicate scientific results, and to develop an independent research program. The candidate should have completed a Ph.D in experimental particle physics, nuclear physics, or a related field by the time of appointment. The position can be based at CERN or Fermilab.

Responsibilities include:
  • Conduct research in high energy particle physics with the CMS experiment at CERN.
  • Contribute to detector operations, upgrades, and/or R&D for future colliders.
  • Write scientific papers and present results at conferences and workshops.
  • Provide mentorship to students.

Contact Information for Questions: 
  • David Yu: dyu23@buffalo.edu
  • Christine McLean: cmclean@buffalo.edu

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD in particle physics, nuclear physics, or a related field by the time of appointment.
  • A strong record or interest in data analysis, experimental operations, and/or hardware development.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment, to communicate scientific results, and to develop an independent research program.
Physical Demands
Salary Range $60,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus As Assigned
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Is a background check required for this posting? No
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Contact Information

Contact's Name Christine McLean
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Assistant Professor
Contact's Email cmclean@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 703-447-8638
Posting Dates

Posted 03/21/2025
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 06/01/2025
References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Research Statement
Optional Documents