Postdoctoral Associate, Experimental Particle Physics

Postdoctoral Associate, Experimental Particle Physics — CLASSE

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 analysis of CMS data and will have considerable freedom in developing this program. We are also particularly interested in strengthening the group working on the CMS Track Trigger or Forward Pixel Detector for the HL‑LHC upgrades. A PhD in experimental high energy physics is required by the start of the appointment. Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of accomplishment in data analysis and experience or interest in detector hardware development.

Appointments are nominally for one year, with the possibility of renewal up to five years total, subject to mutual satisfaction and the availability of funds under our NSF grant. This position will be based in Ithaca, New York, and may require some travel and onsite work  anticipated hiring salary for this position is $65,000. Pay range: $62,232.00 – $88,745.00.

All applications should be submitted via Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31502. Applications received by February 15 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 further information about the position, please contact Prof. Anders Ryd (anders.ryd).

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