Job Description
Your responsibilities
The LHCb Upgrade II will create completely new challenges for the electromagnetic calorimeter (PicoCal) simulation and reconstruction software. You will join the EP-LBD group (the LHCb Detector Group (LBD) within the experimental physics department (EP)) to address several of these issues.
The developed software will be crucial for the optimisation of the LHCb Upgrade II detector and will eventually be used for the data taking.
The future PicoCal will provide longitudinal segmentation and a precise time measurement in each cell.
You will develop a new clustering algorithm that will make full use of this new information. The reconstruction algorithms for neutral pions will be redesigned to fully exploit the capabilities of the PicoCal.You will also study how different PicoCal design options contribute to the overall LHCb particle identification capabilities.A second part of the job concerns the simulation. A detailed stand-alone simulation package for the PicoCal has been developed in recent years and validated with test beam data.You will take part in an ongoing effort to speed-up and port this simulation to the official LHCb software chain. In addition, you will also participate in test beam measurements of prototype modules for the PicoCal.Your profile
Skills and/or knowledge
Knowledge of C++ and Python.Ability to work in a team.Experience in reconstruction software development for particle physics is an asset.Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.Eligibility criteria:
You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.You have a professional background in Physics (or a related field) and have either: a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.You have never had a fellow or graduate contract before.Additional Information
Job closing date: July 4 2023 at 12:00 AM (midnight) CET.
Job reference: EP-LBD-2023-10-GRAP
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Target start date: 01-December-2023
This position requires:
Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays.Work in Radiation Areas.
What we offer
A monthly stipend ranging between 6194 and 6808 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.30 days of paid leave per year.On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.
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