Job Overview

The Experimental Neutrino Physics Group at the Department of Physics within the University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position centered on data analysis using advanced fitting methods, and the development of state-of-the-art Deep Learning-based particle identification and reconstruction tools for the DUNE and NOvA neutrino experiments.

Research at the Experimental Neutrino Physics Group at the University of Cincinnati focuses on searches for Beyond the Standard Model (BSM) oscillations and advanced particle identification and reconstruction techniques. The group members hold leading roles on the DUNE and NOvA experiments, including the primary leading role in installation, data taking, and data analysis with the NOvA Test Beam detector and beamline. Further, the Department’s High-Energy Physics group has active programs in both experimental and theoretical research, with experimental efforts including the BELLE, BELLE II, BaBar, and LHCb Intensity Frontier experiments, and theoretical efforts focused on flavor physics and dark matter.

The selected candidate will be expected to, under direct supervision, make substantial contributions to research on DUNE and NOvA, with potential opportunities including DUNE BSM studies with advanced fitting methods, NOvA Test Beam data analysis and integration of its results with NOvA’s analyses, improved Machine Learning reconstruction tools for NOvA, and DUNE cold electronics testing and deployment during Far Detector installation. The candidate will be expected to work with applications of machine learning algorithms and/or advanced statistical and computational methods to particle physics problems. This position will be preferably based at Fermilab, but that is not explicitly required

Essential Functions

• Duties will be focused on the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) and the NuMI Off-Axis Electron Neutrino Appearance (NOvA) Experiment, including potential contributions to the NOvA Test Beam experiment.
• Will conduct research in experimental particle physics centered on Data Analysis for the DUNE and NOvA neutrino experiments.
• Assist in manuscript writing and presentation of research results.

Minimum Requirements

All of the following are required prior to effective appointment date:

• Doctoral Degree in Physics or a closely related area.
• Academic research background in analysis of Experimental High Energy Physics data sets.

Required Education

Doctoral Degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree

Required Trainings/Certifications

N/A

Required Experience

• In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.
• May require experience with specialized software programs. 

Application Process

Interested candidates should create an Applicant profile and submit an online application. Please upload:

• A cover letter with no more than one page
• A current curriculum vitae including a list of publications (if applicable)
• A statement describing research interests.

Please use the Additional Documents option as needed for these documents.

Applicants should arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent separately to ucphysics@ucmail.uc.edu.

Review of applications will begin on August 19, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should contact Prof. Alex Sousa (alex.sousa@uc.edu) for more information on the position.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment