Open Positions

A 3-year postdoctoral position is available at the High Energy Physics Laboratory (LPHE, [1]) of EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, to work on ongoing and future space-based projects in astroparticle physics.

The LPHE is heavily involved in the LHCb experiment, focusing on data analysis and R&D of the Scintillating Fiber (SciFi) Tracker for future upgrades, as well as the NA62 experiment at CERN. In addition, the laboratory is actively engaged in astroparticle physics, with significant contributions to simulations, data analysis, and the development of advanced detectors for space-based experiments and future astroparticle-physics initiatives.

The new team member will join the DAMPE and HERD international collaborations and lead the development of advanced algorithms for particle identification and reconstruction, including the use of machine-learning techniques. The appointed collaborator is expected to play a key role in the assembly, testing and calibration of the scintillating-fiber tracker of the HERD experiment. The responsibilities also include participation in physics simulations and analyses, through the supervision of PhD students, as well as teaching duties at the Bachelor or Master level. A competitive salary and benefits package [2, 3] are offered. The contract, initially for one year and renewable, will start at the earliest convenient date for the selected researcher, but preferably no later than April 1, 2025. The call will remain open until the position is filled.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree by the start of employment. A solid background in particle physics is essential. Expertise in experimental astroparticle physics, along with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar, is highly beneficial. Experience in detector development is also desirable.

Candidates should submit their application as a single PDF file containing the following documents in this order:

1. A motivation letter,
2. A curriculum vitae,
3. A list of publications,
4. The names and email addresses of three referees who have agreed to provide reference letters,
5. A transcript of grades for both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

The application file must be submitted to our secretariat (Ms. Corinne Craman, [email protected]) by January 6, 2025. Applicants are also required to ensure that their referees send the reference letters to the same address by the same deadline.

For any questions regarding the position, candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Chiara Perrina ([email protected]).

Application file and reference letters should be sent by January 6, 2025, to [email protected].