Postdoctoral Position in Experimental Dark Matter (SuperCDMS)
University of British Columbia


Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in experimental
dark matter searches at the University of British Columbia to work on
the SuperCDMS experiment.  SuperCDMS is a next-generation direct
detection dark matter experiment, currently under construction, to
search for low mass WIMPs through their interactions in cryogenic
germanium and silicon detectors.  The collaboration is building a new
experimental setup at SNOLAB that will have the world's best
sensitivity for low mass WIMPs, and will begin taking data in 2020.
We are also involved with CUTE, a cryogenic test facility that began
taking data at SNOLAB in 2019. The SuperCDMS group at UBC is in charge
of producing a new data acquisition system for the SNOLAB experiment
and in data analysis.  We have a close relationship with and presence
at the TRIUMF laboratory in Vancouver, and collaborate with SuperCDMS
scientists at other institutions.  The successful applicant is
expected to take a leading role in the deployment and operation of the
SNOLAB trigger and DAQ system, take part in detector performance and
characterization tests at CUTE and SuperCDMS test facilities, and to
contribute to data analysis.  She or he will also interact closely
with graduate students.  The position is primarily based in Vancouver,
but the candidate may be expected to travel to Sudbury and to
SuperCDMS test facilities in the US.

Applicants must have received a Ph.D. within the last five years, or
be about to receive one.  They should also have experience in
building, analyzing data from, and operating particle, nuclear, or
astroparticle physics experiments.  Applicants should submit a CV and
arrange for three letters of reference to be sent electronically to:

	Prof. Scott Oser
	UBC Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
	oser@phas.ubc.ca

Review of applications will begin on Octber 1, 2019 and continue
until the position is filled.  The starting date is negotiable but
expected to be after January 1, 2020.  Salary will be competitive, and
will depend on experience.  The initial appointment will be for one
year, but will be extended for additional years subject to budgetary
confirmation and mutual agreement.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment
equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly
committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes
applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal
persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation
or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas.