The São Paulo Research and Analysis Center (SPRACE) based in the São Paulo State University (UNESP) in São Paulo, Brazil, is opening post-doctoral positions for outstanding research fellows to work in association with the group on the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment of the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

The SPRACE research team is engaged in two CMS physics analysis groups: Exotic physics (Beyond the Standard Model) and Heavy Ion physics. SPRACE also operates a WLCG Tier-2 cluster and is responsible for the implementation of a state-wide grid infrastructure, GridUNESP, which serves more than 100 research groups from different scientific communities. SPRACE is also involved in R&D activities on the conceptual design, simulation and proof-of-concept of the data acquisition (DAQ) electronics of the outer tracker detector of the CMS experiment.

SPRACE is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Applications from any sexual orientation and members of minority groups are encouraged.

Please provide an application letter, résumé of work experience, and at least two letters of recommendation to: cms@sprace.org.br. 

More information about the fellowship is at: https://cern.ch/sprace-postdoc-apr24.

This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality. Each selected candidate will receive a Post-Doctoral fellowship from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) in the amount of R$ 9,047.40 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the fellowship which should be spent on items directly related to the research activity. 

 

More information about the fellowship is at: fapesp.br/oportunidades/6932.