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Andreas Jung
Purdue University
Statement
In the past two years I was the CMS TOP physics analysis group (PAG) convener leading all activities and shaping the top quark physics program of CMS until September 2022. In that position we, the top quark group, were and are working on a first early measurement of the ttbar cross section at 13.6 TeV, which harvests the wealth of Run 3 and is an exciting window into the Run 3 prospects.
However, all the hard work of the physics analysis teams in any large experimental collaboration, including CMS, will not proceed as efficiently or potentially at all if the research climate and funding landscape is not adequate. I strongly believe in highly international collaborative research activities carried out by diverse groups of scientists as the only viable option towards a brighter future for us all – restricting and isolating a scientific or any human society will be a path to utter failure. All scientific collaborations at the LHC stand out towards that brighter future and perspective for the next generation of international scientists. Having had the honor and fun to serve as CMS L2 TOP PAG convener I understand the limitations posed by the distance to CERN and I will advocate to increase representation of members of US institutes in the leadership positions on the other site of the pond.
I want to use my tenure and potential impact on the LHC UEC to help advocate for better funding level for University groups with the funding agencies since all progress comes with costs. University groups are the backbone to attract the future generation of scientists and we will fall behind if we fail in attracting the next generation of young physicists into our field. On a more detailed level, COVID and a more complex world situation have made research stays at CERN more complicated or at times severely diminished/restricted. This is true even in general for research stays abroad, which are complicated by administrative (tax and social security) hurdles. These hurdles are hard to overcome by individuals and hence, one of my focal points will be to advocate for more general solutions within the US, especially with DOE and NSF. If left “as is” we risk going back into a more isolated research landscape with negative impacts on the US leadership capabilities.
I am thrilled by the prospect to engage as a member of the LHC UEC. The UEC position provides me with an exciting opportunity to influence the future path and I would be delighted if selected.