High-Level Trigger Calibration Scientist (EP-CMS-TDQ-2026-150-GRAP)
Core
Deliver near-real-time, offline-quality calibrations (Optimal Calibrations) to the CMS High-Level Trigger for the High-Luminosity LHC era to improve physics performance.
Role type
Senior IC calibration scientist (high-energy physics)
Builds
Production-grade NGT Data Acquisition and Calibration System for CMS online infrastructure
Domain
High-energy physics, particle accelerator operations, trigger systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Calibration workflow design, Python, C++, Database management, Trigger and Data Acquisition (TDAQ) systems, Software algorithm development, Continuous integration practices
Preferred skills
DevOps, High-energy collider/detector operations, High-energy physics theory
Technologies
Python, C++, Git, GitHub, GitLab
Responsibilities
Develop and improve calibration algorithms with Detector and Physics Object Groups; Maintain NGT Demonstrator System for replay mode; Design production-grade NGT Data Acquisition and Calibration System; Integrate and test systems within CMS online infrastructure; Simulate operational scenarios to assess performance; Produce reports on calibration impact; Supervise team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team supervision