"Postdoctoral Research Associate - Experimental Particle Physics Group"

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Experimental Particle Physics Group

About the Opportunity

The Experimental Particle Physics group at Northeastern University in Boston has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment at CERN. The position will be based at CERN. The Northeastern CMS group has leading involvements in the operation and upgrades of the endcap muon (EMU) system, the electromagnetic calorimeter and new MTD, and the Level-1 trigger. Current physics analysis efforts of the greater group include searches for physics beyond the standard model, di-Higgs boson studies, and precision electroweak and QCD measurements.

The postdoctoral researcher will be under the supervision of Prof. Bonilla Castro. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to upgrades to the CMS EMU front-end board testing and commissioning, as well as analysis efforts using ML-based jet identification techniques to search for hadronic final states of 3rd generation BSM partners. Proposals for new research directions are welcome, including studies for a future muon collider.

Prof. Bonilla Castro is strongly committed to outreach, science communications, and producing marked impact on underrepresented communities in STEM. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to ongoing projects, e.g. developing HEP research capacity in Latin America, or propose new ideas. The candidate will also be expected to mentor Ph.D. and undergraduate students.

For further details or questions about the position, please contact Prof. Bonilla Castro at j.bonilla@northeastern.edu (NU-COS website).

Responsibilities:

• Assist in initiating, executing, and completing research and experiments
• Prepare and write research papers, presentations, grant proposals
• Laboratory management
• Train graduate and undergraduate students

Qualifications:

• Candidates should have a strong record of recent accomplishments in data analysis and in detector hardware or software.
• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in experimental particle physics by the time of the appointment is required.
• Applicants nearing their thesis defense are encouraged to apply, please inquire further on timing.

Application should include:

• CV
• Statement of research interests (3pg max)
• Statement on outreach and societal impact (2pg max), outlines past and future outreach projects and their potential impacts on greater society
• Three letters of recommendation (sent by recommenders to Prof. Bonilla Castro by email)

Applications will be reviewed as they are received; applications submitted before the priority deadline of Sept 30th, 2025 will receive full consideration.

Position Type: Research

Additional Information: Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 108S

Expected Hiring Range: $59,425.00 - $83,935.00