### Benefits:
– **Generous Leave:** 30 days of holiday, 8 bank holidays, and 2.5 privilege days.
– **Exceptional Pension Scheme:** A competitive average salary pension plan.
– **Great Work-Life Balance:** Ensuring a positive and flexible working environment.
– **Additional Perks:** Employee shopping/travel discounts and outstanding learning and development opportunities.
### Contract Details:
– **Type:** 3-year fixed-term contract with the potential for conversion to an open-ended contract.
– **Location:** Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Harwell, Oxfordshire.
### About the Particle Physics Department (PPD):
The PPD at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, part of the STFC, is one of the UK’s foremost Particle Physics groups. We delve into the fundamental particles and forces of nature, design and operate cutting-edge scientific instruments, and collaborate with international partners like CERN. Our collaborations include ATLAS, CMS, LHCb, DUNE, Hyper-K, Super-K, T2K, and many others.
### Position Overview:
The PPD has an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ATLAS experiment upgrade at CERN, tailored for the High-Luminosity LHC era. The focus will be on developing and implementing the new Level-0 Global Trigger and upgrading the Level-0 Calorimeter trigger to manage increased collision rates and intensities.
#### Key Responsibilities:
– Lead the development and integration of the L0 Global Trigger and the re-commissioning of the eFEX.
– Provide expert design recommendations to enhance operational stability and performance.
– Collaborate with UK universities and international partners to commission and operate systems within ATLAS at CERN.
#### Required Skills and Experience:
– **Qualifications:** Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, or equivalent experience.
– **Experience:** At least 3 years of postdoctoral experience.
– **Technical Skills:**
– Programming (C and Python).
– Project management.
– Real-time software development in Linux or Unix.
– Integrating and using programmable hardware for modern real-time systems.
– Handling and developing large-scale systems.
– Experience with Trigger and/or Detector Operation in Particle Physics.
– **Soft Skills:**
– Effective communication in discussions, presentations, and written documentation.
– Ability to work within an international team.
– **Special Requirements:**
– Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.
– Ability to work in controlled radiation environments and at varying heights within electronics racks.
### Application Information:
– **How to Apply:** Provide a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the specified criteria and your motivation for the role and UKRI. Include the job reference number in the document filenames.
– **Contact for Informal Discussion:** Dr. Robin Middleton at robin.middleton@stfc.ac.uk.
– **Referees:** Supply names and addresses of three referees when applying.
### About the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC):
As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, STFC explores the universe’s biggest questions and seeks to build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. We encourage ideas that push boundaries, creating possibilities and contributing to groundbreaking projects.
### About UK Research Innovation (UKRI):
UKRI brings together seven research councils, Research England, and Innovate UK, maintaining the UK’s leading position in research and innovation. We support transformative projects, pushing the limits of human knowledge and delivering societal and economic benefits.
### Supporting EDI in the Workforce:
At UKRI, we prioritize creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application process and employment.
### How to Apply:
– **Applications:** Preferably submitted online with a CV and a covering letter.
– **Assessment Basis:** Evaluation will focus on your CV and covering letter content.
– **Security Screening:** Appropriate security clearance levels will be necessary.
Please follow the detailed submission instructions to ensure your application is considered. For more information about STFC and UKRI, visit [STFC](https://stfc.ukri.org/) and [UKRI](http://www.ukri.org)