Pixel Operations Physicist

Your responsibilities

The ATLAS Pixel Detector is part of the ATLAS experiment at the LHC, providing the tracking of charged particles arising from proton-proton collisions. Maintaining the optimal performance of the Pixel Detector is vital for the physics analysis program of the ATLAS experiment.

The successful candidate is expected to take a leading role in Inner Detector Pixel Operations and Data Acquisition to ensure the Pixel Detector continues to operate with maximum efficiency. The person will be required to learn the Pixel DAQ software and infrastructure quickly, as well as operational requirements and procedures. We are looking for a candidate with software affinity and an interest in software architecture. The candidate should have experience with online systems and have demonstrated programming and software management skills (including C++, gitlab). Experience of working with particle detectors for particle physics experiments is an advantage.

He or she will be expected to work closely with colleagues in the ATLAS Pixel Collaboration, to supervise students or qualification tasks in this area, and be willing to work outside normal working hours where necessary for ATLAS data taking (including possibly nights and weekends). He or she should be willing to take on call duties.

Your profile

Skills and/or knowledge

• Knowledge of programming (C++) and software management (gitlab) is required.
• Experience with detector operations and working in the field of particle detectors is an advantage.
• Working in teams and supervision of students is an asset.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• You have a professional background in Physics, Applied Physics (or a related field) and have either:
  • a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
  • or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.