Job Description

Research Physicist Programmer (110762-0825)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Physics
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed Term Contract for 18 months
Salary
35,116 - 45,413 per annum
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Ben Richards (Associate Professor (Research)) at benjamin.richards@warwick.ac.uk.

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.


The Department of Physics seeks to appoint a motivated Research Physicist Programmer within the Elementary Particle Physics (EPP) Group at the University of Warwick working on the Hyper-Kamiokande experiment in the Neutrino Physics Group. This position is supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and the UK Research Innovation (UKRI) and is initially for 18 months with scope for continuation contingent on the award of new project funding. The position is available for an immediate start with a current funding end date of 31 January 2027.


The successful candidate will work with Dr Ben Richards and his group on the Hyper-Kamiokande experiment. This experiment is in the construction phase, with Warwick responsible for part of the development of the data acquisition systems (DAQ), slow control, web monitoring front end and backend to be installed in Hyper-Kamiokande. Primary responsibilities of the role will be concerned with the development and testing of the online monitoring and control systems for the Hyper Kamiokande experiment, and support for the installation and integration of the data acquisition system in Hyper-Kamiokande on schedule.


This is an exciting time to become involved with one of the next-generation neutrino oscillation experiments from the start.


The University of Warwick is a proud founding signatory of the Technician Commitment. In 2021 we rolled out our Technician Job Family and in 2023 launched our Technical Specialist Promotional Pathway, the second of its kind in the UK. We support our technical community through regular TechNet events, run a twice-yearly Warwick Technician Commitment Award for Outstanding Achievement, and have a fair attribution policy for research. To ensure our Technician Commitment meets the needs of our technical community, we proactively engage with Technicians incorporating their ideas and suggestions into our action plan wherever possible. We aim to establish Warwick as a 'go-to employer' for those looking to fulfil their potential in a technical career.



About You
We are looking for someone with experience in:


back-end and front-end web development experience in HTML, JavaScript, C++ hardware and software systems testing/benchmarking
Experience in building and operating DAQ/control systems and networking would be helpful.


The applicant will have strong communication skills and will be capable of working both independently and as part of a team. The candidate should expect to spend time in Japan helping with the installation and commissioning program for Hyper-Kamiokande and to attend meetings outside of normal working hours.


For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.



About the Department
The Elementary Particle Physics group's activity encompasses energy frontier studies with ATLAS, flavour physics with LHCb, and neutrino studies with T2K and now DUNE & Hyper-K. The T2K/HyperK neutrino group has a strong record in the development, construction and calibration of detectors having delivered part of the T2K ECAL. We have extensive involvement in the development, operation and maintenance of the DAQ, monitoring and control systems for a range of experiments including Hyper-K, ANNIE, WCTE and others.

Department of Physics

The post will be based in the Department of Physics, a vibrant academic department with over 200 academic, research, technical and professional services staff, over 800 undergraduate students and 200 postgraduate research students.


We are proud of our diverse community of staff, students, and visitors, and are committed to maintaining excellence in both teaching and research by promoting equality of opportunity for all, within a culture of mutual respect and dignity.


We are pleased to hold an Athena SWAN Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality for all staff and students. We also hold an Institute of Physics Inclusion Award in support of our commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.


Further information about working in the Department of Physics and the benefits available can be found at www.warwick.ac.uk/physics/staff/working/.


The University supports flexible working and requests for part-time working or job-share will be considered where possible.

Childcare for interviews

Childcare can be provided for you at the University of Warwick Nursery (www.warwick.ac.uk/services/childrensservices/nursery) in order for you to attend the interview. Childcare is subject to availability of places at the Nursery.



About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'*.


You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

QS World University Rankings 2024

Research Excellence Framework 2021


To find out more about us visit our website.



How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 2nd September 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, submit an application form by the closing date.


Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).


You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

Your

CV

should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience. Your

cover letter

should explain your

motivations for applying

to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the

essential and desirable criteria

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