About the Lab
The Ulrich Lab works in experimental high-energy particle physics with a strong focus on data analysis at large international collider experiments, in particular the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The group contributes to precision measurements of Standard Model processes as well as to searches for rare phenomena and potential signals of physics beyond the Standard Model.
Research topics include measurements of jet, top-quark, electroweak boson, and Higgs boson production, as well as dedicated searches for exotic signatures such as long-lived particles, lepton flavor violation, and heavy resonances. The lab is also involved in studies of event reconstruction, detector performance, and advanced analysis techniques, including machine learning methods, to extract subtle signals from large and complex datasets.
Beyond collider physics, the group has strong connections to astroparticle physics and cosmic-ray research, contributing to simulations and data analysis frameworks used by experiments such as the Pierre Auger Observatory. This broad scope allows students to gain experience in both accelerator-based and astroparticle physics.
The lab is an excellent fit for students interested in experimental physics, data analysis, and computing. Ideal candidates enjoy working with large datasets, programming (e.g. Python, C++), and statistical methods, and are motivated to contribute to international collaborations addressing fundamental questions about the structure of matter and the universe.