The Department of Science of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) in Lima, Peru and its High Energy Physics Group invite applications for a 3-year tenure-track full-time faculty position from outstanding candidates with a strong research record in experimental and/or phenomenological particle physics.

The HEP group at PUCP is the leading particle physics group in Peru and PUCP its top-tier university. We carry out theoretical and experimental research covering a wide range of subjects. This call is aimed for either branch.

The theoretical branch is oriented towards neutrino physics and astroparticle physics. Our current research is focused on heavy neutrino signatures, tests of BSM physics through neutrino oscillations or their interactions. Other topics of interest are the effect of different hypotheses of the galactic magnetic model on the cosmic rays propagation and their correlation with neutrinos, characterization of cosmic ray showers, as well as long-lived particle detection at colliders.

In ALICE, the group has played a crucial role in developing the AD detector system (ALICE Diffractive) and is currently focused on accurately measuring the diffractive cross-section (AD). We have contributed to testing the active pixel sensors of the MFT and developed software for these systems. In DUNE, we aim to incorporate various signatures of BSM neutrino physics into its Monte Carlo simulation and reconstruction. In SWGO we are devoted to energy reconstruction and gamma/hadron separation based on simulations. Our group is also actively involved in conducting low-cost particle detection tests using CMOS technology and GEANT4 simulations. In addition to his/her possible involvement in any of the experiments mentioned before, the experimental candidate is expected to help build the new local HEP lab, thus a background in hardware will be highly considered.

Candidates must have a PhD in Physics or related areas, postdoctoral experience and a proven record of research (e.g. publications in academic journals indexed in Scopus, presentations in conferences, etc.).

The selected candidate will work in the Physics Section of the Science Department at PUCP with major emphasis in research activities within the HEP-group in any of the topics outlined above and also including teaching and supervision at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The expected start date is March 2024.