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Senior Research Associate for Particle Physics Distributed Computing 

Employer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Location
Lancaster, Lancashire (GB)
Salary
£34,804 to £40,322
Closing date
31 Jan 2021

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Ref: A3260
Job Title: Senior Research Associate for Particle Physics Distributed Computing 
Department: Physics
Salary: Grade 7 £34,804 - £40,322
Closing Date: 31 January 2021
Contract: Indefinite with end date

https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/A3260 

To support the computing and storage hardware resources of the GridPP collaboration and its partners such as IRIS. This post will also support the required middleware and Grid software for GridPP activities. You will work in collaboration with the NorthGrid “Tier-2” (a collection of collaborating Grid computing resources at various institutions, under a common management board) in the installation, publication and reporting of policy, availability and accountancy software; and with the wider GridPP and Worldwide LHC Computing Grid technical teams. Given the evolving nature of the distributed computing environment, independent research and development of emerging technologies is encouraged.

Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems, OO/C++ and similar programming languages, containerisation and Grid middleware would be highly desirable.

The Physics Department (https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/physics/) is highly ranked in UK league tables, nearly a half of its academic staff are involved in STFC-funded research (experimental and theoretical particle physics, accelerator science and cosmology; but also quantum technologies for fundamental physics). 

The jobs will involve travel (funded under the project) to local, national and occasional international meetings and workshops. Due to COVID-19 restrictions remote working is encouraged and supported.

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. Roger Jones (Roger.Jones@lancaster.ac.uk) and Dr. Peter Love  p.love@lancaster.ac.uk 

You will join us on an indefinite contract however, the role remains contingent on external funding which, at this time is due to come to an end on 31 March 2024.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups. 

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You will contribute to the digital development and co-ordination of a broad package of pre- and post-entry student support programmes, events and services.  Support will be focused on improving the transition to University and the student experience of specific Widening Participation (WP) groups including disabled students and mature students.  You will need experience of developing on-line training or support, and of developing and designing attractive web content.  You will need the ability to work independently as well as the skills to collaborate with colleagues to develop effective schemes and services.You should have experience of collection and analysing data, as well as excellent organisation and problem solving skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.  

You will need to be able to communicate and work with a wide variety of people including students, staff, parents, external organisations and colleagues within Student and Education Services. You should have experience of preparing written reports and the ability to present evaluation data in a meaningful way for a variety of audiences. Knowledge and understanding of disability would be an advantage.  Occasionally working out of normal office hours including evening and weekends will be required.     

Please note: previous applicants need not apply.

This is a fixed-term, full-time post until the end of July 2020 (with the possibility of further extension). 

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

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LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
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+(44)0152465201
Location
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LANCASTER
LANCASHIRE
LA1 4YW
GB

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