Research Technician, MOLLER Experiment

Research Technician, MOLLER Experiment
Pocatello - Main

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!

Job Description

The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the MOLLER experiment at Jefferson Lab.  MOLLER is poised to perform a precision electroweak test of the standard model in search of new physics at TeV scales.  The experiment is now in the construction phase.  Ongoing ISU activities include construction and testing of the MOLLER Shower-max detector system, radiation hardness testing of detector components at the Idaho Accelerator Center on the ISU campus, detector-related systematic error studies using simulation and bench-top tests, and integration of the MOLLER detector systems within the experimental Hall A infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

1) Construction and testing of the MOLLER Shower-max detector system at ISU
2) Delivery and re-assembly of Shower-max system at College of William & Mary (near Jefferson National Lab (JLab))
3) Prepare for Shower-max installation in Hall A at JLab.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a Master’s degree in physics or a closely related field by the starting date, and have expertise in an area relevant to the group’s research program. These include experimental hardware, data acquisition, analysis and simulations.
 
Preferred Qualifications

Experience in any of the following areas is an advantage: software and hardware development in accelerator-based experiments, C , root, GEANT4 and related CERN library tools, and CNC Machining.  Familiarity with the JLab CODA data acquisition system is preferred but not required.

You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

Posting Number: req2045
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Non-classified Staff
Division: Office for Research

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