The experimental particle physics group at the University of Bristol invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work on the CMS experiment at CERN. Applicants should have, or be about to submit, a PhD in experimental particle physics. The Bristol CMS group is currently preparing for the analysis of early LHC data with an emphasis on searches for new physics involving di-electron resonances (e.g. Z’, Randall-Sundrum gravitons). Longer-term research interests include top physics, Higgs physics, and supersymmetry. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to this analysis programme and/or initiate a complementary programme of his/her own.

This is a PPARC-funded post and is currently funded for three years, commencing on 1 October 2007 or as early as possible thereafter. The post will be based in Bristol but will include frequent travel to CERN. The Bristol CMS group presently consists of four academic staff, two postdoctoral researchers, an engineering physicist, and seven research students. For further information about current research activities in the Department see http://www.phy.bris.ac.uk

If successful, you may be appointed either on a fixed term or a permanent contract depending on the extent of your previous relevant research experience. Further information can be found at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/personnel/ftc/

Grade: Grade 1A
Salary: £23,692
Please note that the University is intending to introduce a new grade structure for the majority of its staff groups on 1st August 2007. The grade and salary details currently included for this vacancy relate to the University's existing grade structure and will be superseded with effect from 1st August 2007. All of the posts affected by this change have been or are being formally evaluated to confirm their new grade or matched to a role profile. It is anticipated that the majority of posts will see either no change or an increase in salary. However, a small proportion will move to a grade at a lower salary level than the post is currently graded at and, in these circumstances, the post-holder’s salary will be protected at the existing level for a maximum of four years from 1st August 2007. You can find further information on these important changes at www.bris.ac.uk/personnel/reward/geninfo.html

Contact for informal enquiries: 
Dr C.S Hill Tel. 0117 928 8719

Timescale of appointment :
Contract:      Fixed Term Contract, 3 years
Anticipated start date:  01 October 2007

Closing date for applications:  9.00 am on 11 June 2007

Further information: 
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Application process:

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