University of Sussex 2022 PhD Studentship on the ATLAS Experimental

The Sussex ATLAS group is one of the leaders in the search for BSM physics in Electroweak Supersymmetry (SUSY) models. The successful applicant for this project will lead the search for SUSY in ATLAS data with specific emphasis on the production of SUSY particles via Vector Boson Fusion (VBF) and Initial State Radiation (ISR). These events are characterised by final states with two taus, one or two jets, and missing energy, coming from the decay of the SUSY particles, and are expected to hold competitive sensitivities for SUSY searches in Run-3 of the Large Hadron Collider (expected to start in Spring 2022), as well as at the future High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC). The student will apply new data science techniques (ML, MVAs, etc) and/or identify new variables, as well as study possible new triggers for the analysis. In addition to the data analysis work, the student will take part in the ATLAS Detector operations through work on the ATLAS Trigger system. The Sussex group is leading the ATLAS Inner Detector (ID) trigger system and has major involvement in the ATLAS Electron/Photon Trigger (EGamma), and the student will work on the development, testing and commissioning of trigger algorithms or trigger scale factors during Run 3 of the ATLAS experiment.

Additional financial support is provided to cover short-term and long-term travel. Interviews of shortlisted candidates will be held in February and March initially and will continue until positions are filled.

Applications from self-funded students interested in available projects are also welcome at any time of the year.

• Table of Content
• About University of Sussex
• PhD Studentship on the ATLAS Experimental
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Studentship on the ATLAS Experimental
• Requirements for PhD Studentship on the ATLAS Experimental Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Sussex

The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university near Brighton. We have both an international and local outlook, with staff and students from more than 100 countries and frequent engagement in community activities and services.

PhD Studentship on the ATLAS Experimental

Aim and Benefits of PhD Studentship on the ATLAS Experimental

• Fully-paid tuition fees for three and a half years.
• A tax-free bursary for living costs for three and a half years. From October 2021/22 this is expected to be £15560 per year
• A support grant for three and a half years of £1,650 per year for travel and conferences.
• If you are not a UK national, nor an EU national with UK settled/pre-settled status, you will need to apply for a student study visa before admission

Requirements for PhD Studentship on the ATLAS Experimental Qualification

Applicants must hold, or expect to hold, at least a UK upper second class degree (or non-UK equivalent qualification) in Physics, or a closely-related area, or else a lower second class degree followed by a relevant Master's degree.

This award is open to UK and International students.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Apply through the University of Sussex on-line system. 

https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply/log-into-account

Select the PhD in Physics, with an entry date of September 2022.

In the Finance & Fees section, state that you wish to be considered for studentship no. EPP/STFC/03/2021

We advise early application as the position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant can be found.

Due to the high volume of applications received, you may only hear from us if your application is successful.

For more details, visit University of Sussex website.