Postdoctoral Fellow at Carleton University with the Hyper-Kamiokande Experiment

The
Astroparticle and Neutrino Physics Group at Carleton University is looking for
a postdoctoral fellow to join the team and contribute to the research program
that focuses on the development and optimization of the mPMT high granularity
photodetector for its application at the future HyperK far detector. The group
at Carleton University is conducting world-renowned research in the field of
particle physics by contributing to major international efforts for the
development of the next-generation high-sensitivity detectors for neutrino
physics and dark matter searches. The Carleton group is highly recognized in
the fields of neutrino physics with crucial participation in award winning
projects like SNO (Noble Prize 2015, Breakthrough Prize 2016). Carleton
University is also a core member of the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian
Astroparticle Physics Research Institute with various
prospective openings for new faculty and research scientists.

Novel technologies
are required in order to greatly improve the calibration of the largest ever
built water Cherenkov neutrino detector which will provide a tremendous
increase in data acquisition statistics when combined with the highest
intensity neutrino beam ever made. Strict control of systematic errors enables
the exploitation of this massive data set for the implementation of the highest
sensitivity searches in the neutrino field as well as that of new exotic physics.
The high-granularity and low-noise mPMT photosensor and its auxiliary in-situ
calibration systems allow the HyperK collaborators to realize the most precise
detector calibration possible by eliminating the degeneracy between various
sources of systematic errors. In addition, the Canadian collaborators have
proposed a near detector which will help further constraint the experiment’s
systematic errors by characterizing accurately the neutrino beam, as well as a
small R&D detector installed at CERN to test the response of mPMTs before
their deployment at the HyperK near and far detectors. Together these form a
coherent and powerful research program aimed at reducing the systematic errors
in the HyperK experimental data and ensuring the success of the experiment.

The
successful candidate will have a background particle physics, preferably with
previous experience in neutrino physics or low background rare event searches.
The candidate will be responsible to lead the mPMT R&D program at Carleton University
with the aim of optimizing the manufacturing and testing procedures for the mPMT
application at the HyperK far detector, as well as contribute to the Canadian
Monte Carlo simulation efforts in preparation of the IWCD near detector and
WCTE R&D program at CERN. Participation to collaboration activities,
including travel within Canada and internationally is expected. Additionally,
assisting with graduate students supervision as part of the research project is
anticipated as well.

Required Qualifications

– Hold
a PhD degree, or obtain one soon, in fields related to particle physics

–
Demonstrate experience and interest in instrumentation development and
experimental work

–
Demonstrate management skills and the ability to work in a preemptive
environment

– Demonstrate
good communication skills and ease of participating in teamwork

Candidates
are asked to send an email application with their CV, a statement of research
interests and arrange to have three reference letters sent to

Dr. Razvan Gornea, Associate Professor

Department
of Physics

Room
2462 Herzberg Laboratories

Carleton
University

1125
Colonel By Drive

Ottawa,
Ontario, K1S 5B6, CANADA

Email: razvan.gornea@carleton.ca

Tel: +1-514-802-4163

Carleton University is committed to
employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and strongly
encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women,
Indigenous persons, members of visible minorities, persons of any sexual
orientation or gender identity, and persons with disabilities. In accordance
with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian
citizens and permanent residents. As a post-doctoral fellow at Carleton
University, you would be represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada
and entitled to membership in PSAC Local 77000. We are committed to providing
support to applicants with accessibility needs, if you require accommodation at
any stage during the recruitment process, please contact us at the above email
address.