Description

In this role, you will be at the forefront of the LHCb ECAL upgrade, working hands-on with innovative SpaCal technology. Daily tasks will involve optimizing signal shaping, conducting quality assurance, and coordinating test beam activities, all while contributing to exciting R&D projects.

Requirements

• •PhD or equivalent relevant experience in Physics or related field
• •Proven track record in optical calorimetry for particle physics experiments
• •Demonstrated experience in calorimeter detector tests and data analysis
• •Experience in simulations and optimisation of calorimeter detector designs
• •Demonstrated experience in characterisation of organic and inorganic scintillators
• •Understanding of signal treatment for optical calorimetry
• •Management and coordination of teams, including student supervision
• •Simulation, design and development of detector components
• •Analysis and optimisation of detector performance
• •Knowledge and application of calorimetry methods and techniques
• •Organisation, planning and control including student supervision
• •Structured and organised approach towards work with prioritisation skills
• •Building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships
• •Taking initiative beyond regular tasks
• •Readiness to absorb new techniques and propose improvements
• •Accurate and objective presentation of information
• •Spoken and written English with commitment to learn French

Tasks

• •Lead the enhancement of the LHCb ECAL during Long Shutdown 3 with new SpaCal modules
• •Develop and conduct quality assurance activities for the ECAL LS3 enhancement
• •Optimize signal shaping for new SpaCal modules in collaboration with electronics experts
• •Organize test beam efforts and coordinate data analysis within the LHCb ECAL upgrade project
• •Coordinate test beam activities within the LHCb collaboration
• •Engage in R&D on scintillating materials for the LHCb PicoCal and future particle physics experiments

Benefits