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Research Associate in High Energy Physics on the XLZD Dark Matter Experiment
About the role
The UCL High Energy Physics Group has an immediate opening for an outstanding PhD particle or astroparticle physicist to work on pre-construction efforts for XLZD, the world’s most sensitive dark matter and rare physics observatory. The position will be held at UCL for 18 months with a possible further 18 months at King's College London subject to satisfactory completion of the initial period.
Candidates will need to upload a CV (including a list of publications), a statement of research interests and plans (3 pages maximum), and the contact information for three references. A cover letter can be included using the “Statement in Support of your Application” section of the online form. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be emailed to Dr Cottle by the application deadline.
The full Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the “Available Documents" section below.
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About you
The successful applicant will have a PhD in particle or astroparticle physics. Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical skills and an ability to organise, coordinate and document progress and results. Knowledge and practical experience of rare-event search experiments is desirable, particularly hardware skills associated with radioactivity measurements and working within a cleanroom environment. They should be willing to work on-site at the Boulby Underground Laboratory for periods of their employment with a diverse group of people, assuming responsibility for delivery of their own and group milestones.
Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be a Research Assistant Grade 6B (salary £37, - £39, per annum, inclusive of London Allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.
What we offer
At UCL, we offer a competitive benefits package including 27 days annual leave plus six days (bank holidays are in addition), hybrid and flexible working, pension scheme, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/ paternity/ adoption pay, workplace nursery, employee assistance programme and much more! For more information on our benefits, please visit our staff benefits webpage.
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.