"Postdoctoral Research Fellow, LHCb Group, Department of Physics, College of Arts and Sciences"

Job Overview

The LHCb Group in the Department of Physics within the University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position whose primary responsibilities will be software research, development, and deployment in support of the LHCb experiment at CERN.

Faculty research directions within the LHCb Group at the University of Cincinnati include studies of flavor physics (b- and charmed-hadron physics), exotica, QCD, and electro-weak physics. A recent Postdoctoral Research Fellow also took a leading role in LHCb's heavy ion program. The selected candidate will be expected to make substantial contributions to software research, development, deployment & maintenance as part of LHCb's RTA Project (Real Time Analysis). The individual may also contribute to the DPA Project (Data Processing and Analysis). It is anticipated that the selected candidate will be based at CERN.

Essential Functions

• Conduct research experiments in a particular field within the pre-determined research scope and methodology.
• Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.
• Keep informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
• Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics or a closely related area.

Required Experience

Analysis of particle physics data sets

Expert knowledge of C++

Expert knowledge of Python

Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Knowledge of CUDA.

Knowledge of PyTorch or a similar deep learning framework

Experience writing software trigger infrastructure.

Experience mentoring more junior researchers

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Application Process

In addition to the online application, interested candidates should submit:

A cover letter with no more than one page;

A current curriculum vitae including a list of up to 10 publications.

A statement describing research interests (up to three pages).

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

Review of applications will begin on November 3,2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should contact Prof. Michael Sokoloff (mike.sokoloff@uc.edu) for more information on the position.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html