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Job Summary

The Bing Zhou lab in the LSA Department of Physics is currently seeking a Research Technician Senior to perform complex laboratory and research related tasks.  The selected candidate will coordinate a University of Michigan team at CERN focused on muon detector upgrade tasks. The role involves addressing complex technical issues, providing solutions, and managing machining jobs essential for detector integration, installation, and commissioning.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*

sMDT Commissioning: Contribute to the commissioning of sMDT with the final phase 2 upgrade of front-end electronics at the BB5 building of CERN.

Engineering Design: Design and build mechanical tools for setting up chamber test stations, facilitating the integration of sMDT with RPC.

Testing and Data Analysis: Conduct tests on sMDTs in conjunction with RPCs using cosmic rays, and analyze the resulting data at BB5.

Installation and Commissioning: Participate in the installation and commissioning of front-end electronics for the phase 2 upgrade on muon Big-Wheels in the ATLAS cavern.

Team Coordination: Collaborate with physicists, technicians, and students on detector installation and commissioning tasks. Develop work schedules, plan activities, and coordinate with team members to ensure detectors satisfy the QA/QC requirements.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor degree in Physics or related field is required.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision. 

Background Screening

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.