Research Associate in Particle Physics on ATLAS
Overview
The University of Manchester invites applications for a Research Associate position within the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The role focuses on particle physics research involving the ATLAS experiment at the CERN LHC. The position is funded by the Leverhulme Trust and is hosted by the Manchester ATLAS group, which comprises academic staff, research staff, and doctoral students.
Who can apply
Candidates must hold a PhD or an equivalent qualification in particle physics by the time they start the position. Applicants are required to possess experience in one or more specific areas, including data analysis, event generator modelling, trigger, detector operations, or combined detector performance.
What you get
The appointment is initially for a duration of three years, starting on 1st January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary ranges from £38,448 to £46,970 per annum, depending on relevant experience. The role is based in Manchester with frequent visits to CERN.
Requirements
The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Individuals need to be capable of communicating research effectively and organising work to meet agreed timescales. Additional essential and desirable criteria are detailed in the accompanying job description and person specification.
How to apply
Applicants must submit a single file under 1 MB that contains their curriculum vitae, publication list, and a one-page research statement. Additionally, three letters of recommendation must be sent to the specified email address by two days following the application deadline. Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Key dates
The application deadline is 2026-11-19. The appointment begins on 1st January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England, and a member of the Russell Group. It is a red brick university with its main campus on Oxford Road, south of the city centre. The current institution was formed in 2004 through the merger of UMIST and the Victoria University of Manchester, and it regards 1824 as its foundation year.
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