Postdoctoral Researcher (M/F) in Neutrino Physics for the T2K and Hyper-Kamiokande Experiments

Job Description

Missions

Within the framework of the T2K/Hyper-Kamiokande transition, provide theoretical and phenomenological expertise dedicated to the implementation, study, and validation of advanced neutrino-nucleus interaction models in Monte Carlo

Activity

• the development and validation of advanced neutrino–nucleus interaction models in Monte Carlo generators,
• the exploitation of data from the ND280 near detector to constrain the models and reduce systematic uncertainties,
• participation in the transition of these activities from T2K to Hyper-Kamiokande,
• the publication of individual and/or collaborative articles based on the results obtained.

Your Profil

Skills

Education and experience: PhD in particle or nuclear physics, with a specialization in neutrino oscillations and neutrino–nucleus interactions, supported by scientific publications and experience in international collaborations (T2K, long-baseline experiments).
Techniques and tools: Theoretical and phenomenological modelling, Monte Carlo generators (NuWro, GENIE, etc.), statistical data analysis, ROOT, C++/Python, and optionally machine learning techniques.
Project coordination: Participation in the implementation and validation of models, and coordination of analyses within multidisciplinary teams.
Languages and writing skills: Proficiency in scientific English; working knowledge of French; ability to write scientific articles and technical reports.
Teamwork and autonomy: Close collaboration with PhD students and experimental researchers, with demonstrated autonomy in analyses and regular reporting.
Other qualities: Flexibility, critical thinking, ability to learn and develop new skills, clear communication, and adherence to procedures and safety standards.

Your Work Environment

The Neutrino group at LLR currently consists of five permanent staff members (two Research Directors and three Research Scientists, including one based in Japan), one postdoctoral researcher, and seven PhD students.
Since 2007, the group has been involved in several international experiments located in Japan and dedicated to neutrino physics. It first joined the T2K collaboration, a so-called long-baseline experiment focused on the study of accelerator-produced neutrino oscillations. The group has contributed to the construction of the T2K near detectors (INGRID, WAGASCI, and the ND280 upgrade), as well as to data analysis. It also includes two coordinators of T2K's main oscillation analysis working group.
Finally, the group is strongly involved in the Hyper-Kamiokande experiment, currently under construction and expected to take over from T2K starting in 2028.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

3,131.32 € gross per month

Annual leave and RTT

44 jours

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€

About the offer

About the CNRS

The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.

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