Data Assistant Associate

Department: WCAS Physics & Astronomy
Salary/Grade: NEX/9

Job Summary:

Performs experimental work fully devoted to the near- and medium-term needs of the CMS-Northwestern group. This included the ongoing analysis of Higgs and Standard Model Physics based on the CMS data taken between 2016 and 2025, including re-analysis of already published topics but significantly improved using more advanced AI/ML techniques, hardware construction for the ongoing upgrades needed for the High Luminosity LHC run.

This is a term position ending on 9/30/26. The target hiring range for this position will be between $17.05-$21.31 per hour. Offered rate will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Specific Responsibilities:

Technical

• Data Processing
• Hardware production

Administration

• Maintenance of library of physics generators

Miscellaneous

Performed other duties

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Some research experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as physics, computer science, or electrical/computer engineering; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Experience in hardware and software in particle physics experiment work
• Experience with physics generators, such as MCFM and Matrix
• Ability to develop AI/ML analysis tools
• Experience in research and development of novel instrumentation

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