ATLAS Forward Detector DAQ Developments (EP-ATL-AM-2026-119-GRAP)
Core
Developing data acquisition systems, firmware, and online monitoring tools for the ATLAS Forward Detector upgrade at the High-Luminosity LHC.
Role type
Applied physicist (hardware-software integration)
Builds
Data acquisition electronics and online monitoring tools for the ATLAS Forward Detector (LUCID-3, HL-ZDC)
Domain
High-energy particle physics / Experimental physics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
C++, Python, UNIX/Linux, ROOT data handling, FPGA-based systems, hardware-software integration, detector readout, trigger systems (Level-1), electronics testing and validation
Preferred skills
Online monitoring systems, real-time data quality assessment, detector control/operation concepts
Technologies
C++, Python, ROOT, FPGA, UNIX/Linux
Responsibilities
Test and validate components for the ATLAS Forward Detector upgrade; Develop and maintain software for data acquisition electronics; Design and support online monitoring tools; Perform laboratory-based activities including testing electronics components and validating the full detector readout chain
Seniority
Mid-level (Master's + 2-6 years) or Early-career (PhD + <3 years)
