What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physics Researcher I position at The University of Alabama?
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)
Department/Organization: 204461 - Physics
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy. The candidate will be working for UA at CERN in Switzerland.
Job Summary: The Physics Researcher I contributes to the planning and design of physics research and creative projects. Performs supporting research and creative activities such as data analysis, monitoring outcomes, performing lab maintenance, and/or performing experiments and creating creative projects. May assist in short- and long-term planning and project goals. May assist with research and creative proposals and dissemination of project findings.
Additional Department Summary: Works with the DCS (Detector Control System) for the control of the CMS detector, the CMSSW software for the reconstruction of the CMS data, and several other software and hardware systems in use at the CERN laboratory.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of physics or closely related research experience; OR master's degree or higher and some physics or closely related research experience. Post-Baccalaureate degree is highly preferred (Master’s degree or higher).
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or higher.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
Salary : $62,300 - $81,000