Assistant Professor - National Fund

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Job description

The Physics Section and the Department of Nuclear and Corpuscular Physics (DPNC) at the University of Geneva play a major role in experimental particle physics research, particularly in the development of advanced detectors and read-out systems, experiments at CERN, as well as research and development for future colliders.

As part of strengthening its activities related to the FASER experiment at CERN, its future experimental developments, and new research and development activities for the Future Circular Collider (FCC), the Department is opening a position for

Assistant Professor at 100% from 1 September 2026, renewable for 1 year

for an experienced scientist in experimental particle physics.

The appointed person will primarily work on the activities of the FASER experiment, notably the development and operation of advanced detectors, data reconstruction and analysis activities, as well as new physics searches. They will specifically take on the role of project leader for the FASER silicon pixel preshower detector, including coordination, detector operation, data reconstruction, and data exploitation activities. They will also contribute to the development of new detection technologies for future colliders, particularly in the field of quantum and superconducting detectors applied to high-energy physics.

A significant part of the activity will concern strengthening synergies between particle physics and quantum technologies, in collaboration with the Department of Applied Physics at the University of Geneva. Experience in silicon detector development, quantum technologies, advanced instrumentation, and machine learning methods applied to reconstruction or data analysis will be considered a major asset.

The collaborator's duties within the research team also include supervising students and doctoral candidates, participating in physics teaching, writing scientific publications and funding applications, as well as presenting results at conferences and seminars.

Title and required skills

We require:

• PhD in experimental particle physics or a related field;
• At least two years of postdoctoral experience in high-energy experimental physics at the start of the position in September;
• Very good knowledge of the FASER experiment and its experimental and analytical activities;
• Experience with coordination and leadership of a detector project;
• Operational experience with silicon detectors in a collider environment;
• Experience in the development, construction, and characterisation of new detectors based on silicon sensors;
• Expertise in detector instrumentation and software development for particle physics experiments;
• Experience in data reconstruction and analysis for LHC experiments;
• Experience in new physics searches as well as precision measurements in collider physics;
• Knowledge and experience in machine learning methods applied to experimental physics;
• Experience in quantum technologies, superconducting detectors, or quantum sensors is a significant advantage;
• Experience in supervising students or doctoral candidates;

Starting date

01.09.2026

Contact

Further information can be obtained from Prof. Anna Sfyrla (anna.sfyrla_at_unige.ch)

Additional information

Application files including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, copy of the highest diploma, and the names of two referees who can attest to the quality of the candidate's academic background must be submitted exclusively online by clicking the "Postuler / Apply now" button below.

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.

In the interest of gender equality, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.