Postdoctoral Associate in Experimental Particle Physics

Cornell University, Research Division
Position ID:
Cornell-Research&Innovation-CMSPOSTDOC [#30902, WDR-00055529]
Position Title: 
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Ithaca, New York 14850, United States of America [map ]
Subject Areas: 
Physics / High Energy Physics , Experimental Particle Physics , Experimental High Energy Physics
Appl Deadline:
2026/01/01 11:59PM (posted 2025/10/16, listed until 2026/04/16)
Position Description:
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Position Description

The Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences and Education (CLASSE ) at Cornell University has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate to work on the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The Cornell CMS group has a broad involvement in many aspects of the experiment, from data analysis to detector operations and HL-LHC detector upgrades.
The successful candidate is expected to engage actively in CMS measurements as well as the smart pixels program (https://fastmachinelearning.org/smart-pixels/ ). A PhD in experimental high energy physics is required by the start of the appointment. Candidates also should demonstrate a strong record of accomplishment in data analysis and experience or interest in tracking detector technology. Appointments are nominally for one year, with the possibility of renewal up to five years total. The position will be based in Ithaca, New York or at Fermilab’s LHC Physics Center (LPC). Regular travel to CERN is expected. The anticipated hiring salary for this position is $65,000.
Applications received before January 1, 2026 will be given full consideration. A complete application will include the following material:

• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications
• Statement of research, summarizing examples of recent research and areas of interest for future work
• Three letters of recommendation

For information about the position, contact Jennet Dickinson at jennet.dickinson@cornell.edu .
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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills.

Application Materials Required:
Further Info:
https://www.classe.cornell.edu/Research/CMS/WebHome.html