SCIPP: Specialist Pool

Company: University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

The at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of SCIPP Specialists, with duties similar to that of technician or engineer in the industrial sector. SCIPP is a pioneer in the development of silicon detectors for elementary particles with expertise in both silicon micro-strip and pixel detectors and fast timing detectors, as well as radiation tolerant readout electronics for such detector systems. Some of the major projects in which SCIPP is presently involved include the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, Switzerland, particularly the upgrade of ATLAS for the High Luminosity operation; the ePIC nuclear physics experiment at Brookhaven National Laboratory; the development of advanced sensors for fast timing and high repetition-rate applications; and microelectrode array systems for neurobiology.Under the direction of the SCIPP director and a designated SCIPP research scientist (see our current list of ), the specialists will contribute technical skills to make scientific and scholarly contributions to SCIPP research projects by assisting with instrumentation development and production; implementing and monitoring safe laboratory practices; fostering collaborative relationships with other scientists and agencies; and contributing to technical publications, presentations, and/or reports.Applicants with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Micro-electronics
• CAD-based design for analog electronics or mechanics
• Industrial automation
• Advanced instrumentation development
• Advanced degree in Physics, Engineering or related fieldsAppointments will be made at the Junior Specialist , Assistant Specialist, and Associate Specialist ranks depending on the candidate's education, qualifications, and years of research experience. For more information on the rank qualifications for the Specialist title series, please refer to .The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.
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