• Research Associate - Experimental (Luz-Zeplin)

    SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (Menlo Park, CA)


    Research Associate - Experimental (LUZ-ZEPLIN)

     

    Job ID

     

    6599

     

    Location

     

    SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

     

    Full-Time

     

    Temporary

     

    SLAC Job Postings

    Position overview:

    We¿re seeking a Research Associate to work on the LUZ-ZEPLIN (LZ) dark matter search project. The RA will carry out a range of research activities to develop, maintain and operate offline computing system to produce science-ready data for use by the LZ Collaboration. The Research Associate will also carry out science analysis on these data, and disseminate scientific results through internal reports, conference presentations, and journal publications.

    Your specific responsibilities include:

    + Contribute to the development, maintenance, and operation on computing systems with the LZ Offline Analysis operations team, including travel to the experimental site or computing facilities as necessary to complete these duties.

    + Analyze data from LZ and participate in leadership activities, e.g., working group convener

    + Guide graduate students and others to carry out LZ analysis

    + Prepare results for publication, e.g., serve on or lead paper writing committees and present results at scientific conferences

    + Carry out R&D towards future projects, as time permits

    **Note:** The Research Associate role is a fixed term staff position. This is a 12-month fixed term position with the possibility of extension. Assignment duration is contingent upon project needs and funding, and annual faculty review of performance. Applicants must provide evidence of either a recently completed PhD degree or confirmation of completion of the PhD degree requirements prior to starting the position. Applicants should include a brief cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and names of three references for future letters of recommendation with the application.

    To be successful in this position you will bring:

    + Ph.D. in experimental physics or related field with demonstrated coursework or research in particle astrophysics.

    + Record of publications throughout career and notable achievements in research.

    + Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

    + Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population.

    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.

    Physical requirements and Working conditions:

    + Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

    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: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

    + 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, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

     

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    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 the salary the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. 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._

     

    _At SLAC/Stanford, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package._

     

    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.