Research scientist position on TRIDENT experiment

Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) invites applications for a research scientist position to work on the TRopIcal DEep-sea Neutrino Telescope ( TRIDENT ) experiment.

TRIDENT is a next-generation neutrino telescope, designed to swiftly identify multiple astrophysical neutrino sources upon becoming operational. The experiment will incorporate rapid photosensors and extended waveform readout electronics within a hybrid digital optical module (hDOM). This innovative design aims to notably enhance the angular resolution for high-energy neutrinos and the sensitivity across all neutrino flavors. When fully operational, the TRIDENT array will encompass approximately 1000 strings, monitoring a volume of several km3. This will result in marked improvements in angular resolution for high-energy neutrinos and increased sensitivity for all neutrino flavors.

The successful candidate is expected to carry out independent research projects to advance TRIDENT’s scientific program, including but not limiting to astrophysical neutrino source searches and flavor identification, searching for new physics beyond the Standard Model. The successful candidate will also take a leading role in developing data acquisition (DAQ) system, simulation and analysis framework for TRIDENT, managing up-coming large-scale scientific computing facilities and exploring using artificial intelligence in TRIDENT. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other physicists and engineers at TRIDENT, taking on some administrative tasks, including project management, reviews, and system tests. They will mentor graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to public outreach efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in physics, engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence or equivalent qualifications or experience;
• Good skills in software development using C++ and Python in Linux operation system;
• Experience with modern machine learning techniques;
• Proficiency in English to communicate research work;
• Excellent communication, logical thinking, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoc experience in related fields is preferable;
• Experience in developing simulation and data analysis framework for neutrino experiment;
• Experience in DAQ development and algorithm development using low level data in large scale experiment/facility;
• Had experience in managing computing cluster.

We welcome candidates of all nationalities. The TDLI offers a competitive salary and fosters an internationalized environment with English as its primary working language.

Please send your application package to Yinghui GAO (gaoyinghui@sjtu.edu.cn), including the following material:

• a research statement;
• a curriculum vitae;
• three letters of reference.

The position is open immediately and will remain open until filled.

Should they have further questions on these positions, feel free to reach the three of us.

The Hiring Committee:

XU, Donglian (donglianxu@sjtu.edu.cn);

XIANG, Xin (xxiang@sjtu.edu.cn);

MEI, Hualin (mei.hualin@sjtu.edu.cn)