The experimental high energy physics group at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN.

The Minnesota group has a strong effort on the electromagnetic and hadronic calorimeters including hardware, electronics, online and offline software. The group also is also deeply involved in the R&D for the Super-LHC upgrades, particularly for the calorimeter readout and trigger.

Physics interests in the group include precision electroweak and QCD measurements, study of electroweak symmetry breaking, and the search for new particles and new phenomena. The group is well-positioned to have a significant role in the analysis of early LHC data.

Applicants must have a PhD in experimental high energy physics and experience in data analysis and programming. Applicants must be willing to spend a large fraction of their appointment resident at CERN, although the exact logistics of the position are to be determined. Previous experience in hardware or online software, while not necessary, would be considered an asset. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

For full consideration, interested candidates should apply through the University of Minnesota employment website (linked below) providing a curriculum vita, letter of research interests, and list of publications and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by postal mail to

Jody Kaplan (Attn. CMS RA Search)
University of Minnesota Physics
116 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
or by email to kaplan@physics.umn.edu no later than September 30, 2008.

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