POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS ON THE CMS EXPERIMENT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

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Rutgers University is looking for POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS ON THE CMS EXPERIMENT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY in New Brunswick, NJ. This local job opportunity with ID 3662901242 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.

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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS ON THE CMS EXPERIMENT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

Department
Physics & Astronomy

Salary Details
minimum salary per Postdoc Union Contract - $63,968

Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
  • Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
  • Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
  • Employee and dependent educational benefits
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Posting Summary
We have immediate availability for postdoctoral associate researchers in experimental particle physics on the CMS experiment at Rutgers University.

Our group, led by Profs. John Paul Chou, Yuri Gershtein, Eva Halkiadakis, Amit Lath, Sunil Somalwar, and Scott Thomas, has major involvement in physics, software, and hardware of the CMS experiment. We collaborate closely with our particle theorist colleagues at Rutgers. The successful candidate is expected to participate in analysis of CMS data and to contribute to our responsibilities on the HL-LHC Upgrades on L1 Track Trigger and Outer Tracker modules production. The group has additional responsibilities on both the HCAL and BRIL subsystems.

Applicants should provide their curriculum vitae, bibliography of publications listing only those articles to which the candidate has made crucial contributions, and a signed cover letter that includes a statement of accomplishments and interests. The candidate should also list at least three reference letter writers to be collected by the ROCS system.

Further questions can be directed to John Paul Chou, who coordinates postdoctoral hiring for the group (johnpaul@physics.rutgers.edu).

Position Status
Full Time

Posting Number
25FA0934

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Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
A Ph.D. in experimental particle physics is required.

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Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/261056

Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City
Piscataway

State
NJ

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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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