Applied Physicist for ATLAS Trigger Reconstruction (EP-ATL-OSW-2026-124-GRAP)
On-siteGenève, Geneva, Switzerland
Job Summary
Design new triggering algorithms and strategies, including alternative data flows and ML/AI-based approaches, to improve event identification in difficult parameter space regions. Develop tools to support HL-LHC trigger menu studies and simulate selections using data and Monte Carlo samples while ensuring solutions meet processing resource and rate limits. Implement these solutions within the central ATLAS trigger software and collaborate closely with ATLAS trigger and TDAQ upgrade experts. This role includes team supervision responsibilities for NextGen doctoral students. Work during nights, Sundays, and official holidays when required. The position offers a monthly stipend between 6,372 and 7,004 Swiss Francs, 30 days of paid leave, and comprehensive health insurance coverage.
Required Qualifications
- Strong background in collider physics
- Experience with AI/ML and trigger systems
- Strong software skills
- Spoken and written English
- Commitment to learn French
- Professional background in PhD in Physics or a related field
- Either a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience
- Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with, or willingness to supervise, students
- Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months
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