SULI - HEP - Baniecki, Adriana - 3.5.26

Argonne National Laboratory • Lemont, IL

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About The Position

This SULI project focuses on disentangling potential beyond-the-Standard-Model (BSM) signatures from uncertainties in parton distribution functions (PDFs), a central challenge in interpreting high-precision collider data. Adriana Baniecki will develop and apply systematic analysis tools --- drawing on modern statistical and machine-learning–inspired techniques --- to separate genuine new-physics effects from distortions induced by PDF modeling and fitting assumptions. The work aims to clarify which observed deviations in key observables can plausibly be attributed to BSM dynamics rather than to hadronic structure uncertainties. More broadly, the project contributes to building robust discovery strategies that remain reliable in the era of increasingly precise Standard Model predictions. Note that I have spoken directly to Adriana directly in person and she wishes to work on this project (this is in addition to the email communication noted below on 6 Feb 2026). Education and Experience Requirements The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States. Applicants must be: Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution. Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution. Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins. Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident at the time of application. If accepting an offer, candidates may be required to complete pre-employment drug testing based on appointment length. All students remain subject to applicable drug testing policies.

Requirements

• The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States.
• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution.
• Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution.
• Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
• Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident at the time of application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed