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Job Title:

Researcher

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Physics Administration

The Researcher independently leads advanced and technically complex research projects with significant national and international impact in support of the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) collaboration and related high-energy physics research initiatives. This role develops research strategies, methodologies, experimental designs, instrumentation, and system-level solutions in collaboration with principal investigators and research leadership as appropriate.

The Researcher ensures alignment of research objectives with organizational goals, collaborative research commitments, and applicable regulatory and safety requirements. Responsibilities include oversight of data collection, advanced statistical analysis, and interpretation of complex research results, as well as leadership of or contributions to the development, testing, operation, and upgrade of research infrastructure, instrumentation, and experimental systems integral to the research program.

This position regularly contributes to high-impact publications, presentations, and dissemination of research findings and represents The Ohio State University within the U.S. CMS and international CMS collaborations. The Researcher collaborates extensively with faculty, students, technical staff, and international research partners to advance research initiatives and support long-term research sustainability efforts. The position operates with a high degree of independence while coordinating complex projects across multi-institutional research teams and shared research facilities.

Minimum Education Required

Master’s degree or equivalent experience.

Additional Education Desired

Doctoral degree in experimental high-energy physics or a closely related field.

Required Qualifications

·        Relevant experience as demonstrated by one of the following:

o   Three (3) years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree

o   Five (5) years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree

·        Advanced knowledge of high-energy physics concepts, principles, instrumentation, and data analysis methodologies supporting technically complex research initiatives.

·        Experience working with cutting-edge research methods and collaborative research environments utilized by the CMS experiment.

·        Ability to apply specialized high-energy physics instrumentation and data analysis knowledge in support of advanced research activities.

Desired Qualifications:

·        Postdoctoral experience in high-energy physics research.

·        Experience coordinating with vendors for fabrication and assembly of printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Experience collaborating with CMS partners worldwide to support installation, commissioning, and operation of advanced detector systems deployed at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.

Additional Information:

The pay range for this job profile is $75,700 - $98,900. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications. 

The College  

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.  

Department Information  

The Department of Physics at The Ohio State University is one of the university’s largest, offering a broad range of research areas and academic programs. As a department in the division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences in the College of the Arts and Sciences, the Department of Physics occupies the Physics Research Building as well as instructional and advising space in Smith Laboratory, the former home of the department. The department is the home to multiple internationally renowned centers and research facilities. The department currently has 50 faculty and approximately 60 postdoctoral researchers and research scientists, 210 graduate students, and 430 undergraduate majors.  For more information, see: https://physics.osu.edu/about-us.  

Location:

Physics Research Building (0070)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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