Research Physicist in Experimental Particle 2026

Research Physicist in Experimental Particle 2026 Carnegie Mellon University - 4.2 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Doctor of Philosophy Doctoral degree in physics

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Physics Location Pittsburgh, PA Open Date Jun 23, 2026 Deadline Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for a Research Physicist position in experimental particle physics. The successful applicant will contribute to searches for new physics with the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN and to the CMS high granularity calorimeter (HGCAL) upgrade project for the High-Luminosity LHC, and will also have the opportunity to contribute to the proposed Light Dark Matter eXperiment (LDMX) at SLAC. Candidates with expertise in machine learning applications for particle physics are strongly preferred. The initial appointment will be for one year starting in August 2026, with possible extensions for a second and third year. Information about the CMU Physics Department can be found at http://www.cmu.edu/physics. Qualifications Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Physics by the time of appointment. Application Instructions Applications, including a curriculum vitae, publication list, and statement of research experience and interests, should be submitted through this Interfolio site. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.