Research Fellow in Precision Muon Physics

About us

The UCL High Energy Physics Group has an opening for an outstanding particle physicist to work in the precision muon physics group, which comprises work on the Fermilab Muon g-2 and Mu2e experiments.

About the role

The aim of the position is to lead the analysis of the full dataset at Muon g-2, including a focus on improvements to particle tracking; to commission and develop the DAQ for the STM detector at Mu2e; prepare for and participate in the analysis of early data from Mu2e in order to understand the detector and physics performance; and to participate in the work of the Precision Muon Physics group at UCL.

This position is funded for 2 years in the first instance.

Candidates will need to upload a CV (including a list of publications), a statement of research interests and plans (3 pages maximum), and the contact information for three references. A cover letter can be included using the “Statement in Support of your Application” section of the online form. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be emailed to Dr Rebecca Chislett rebecca.chislett@ucl.ac.ukby the application deadline.

The full Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the “Available Documents" section below.

To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.

Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made to:

Amalia Bountoureli, a.bountoureli@ucl.ac.uk,

About you

The successful applicant will have a PhD in Physics and expertise in in particle, nuclear or astroparticle physics.

Candidates should also have excellent written and verbal communication.

Knowledge of particle tracking algorithms and muon experiments is desirable.

Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at research assistant Grade 6B (salary £33,619. -£36,348. per annum, inclusive of London Allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

What we offer

At UCL, we offer a competitive benefits package including 27 days annual leave plus six days (bank holidays are in addition), hybrid and flexible working, final salary pension scheme, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/ paternity/ adoption pay, workplace nursery, employee assistance programme and much more! For more information on our benefits, please visit our staff benefits webpage.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.