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Harvard University

Postdoctoral Fellow in Laboratory for Particle Physics and Cosmology

Pay: $67,600–$80,000/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/24/2026

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A Physics Professor teaches foundational hypotheses, theories, and methods in physics to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

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Physics Position Description The Laboratory for Particle Physics and Cosmology at Harvard University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship to be associated with the ATLAS experiment. Applicants for this position should have a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics. Experience with state-of-the-art detector systems and with the analysis software of a particle physics experiment are required. The successful applicant is expected to be stationed at CERN and work with Prof. Melissa Franklin, on the muon spectrometer including maintenance, operations and performance of the NSW muon detector. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a statement of research interest, and arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be sent electronically to Melissa Franklin ( melissafranklin@g.harvard.edu ). Applications received by July 1, 2026, will receive full consideration. I will accept applications after that date if the position has not been filled. Basic Qualifications Candidates for this position must have completed their Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date. Contact Information Melissa Franklin Harvard Physics Department 17 Oxford St Cambridge

MA 02138

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melissafranklin@g.harvard.edu Salary Range Salary Range $67,600-$80,000 Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.