RIKEN Special Postdoctoral Researcher (SPDR)

The RIKEN Special Postdoctoral Researcher (SPDR) Program for appointments starting in fiscal year 2027 is now open for applications, as outlined below.

https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/programs/spdr/career2027/

Applications are also being invited in the following two laboratories or research teams.
· High Energy Nuclear Physics Laboratory in the Pioneering Research Institute
https://www.riken.jp/en/research/labs/chief/highenernucl_phys/index.html

· Neutron Frontier Research Team in the Center for Advanced Photonics

The High Energy Nuclear Physics Laboratory conducts research in high-energy nuclear and hadron physics, including hypernuclear physics. The laboratory also promotes the development of high-precision neutron imaging technologies and their applications.

The Neutron Frontier Research Team at the Center for Advanced Photonics is a newly established research group that will be launched in April 2026. Based on RIKEN's compact neutron sources RANS, RANS-II, and RANS-III, the team promotes basic science research using neutron beams as well as applied research through the development of precision measurement technologies. In addition, the team will continue the research and development activities previously carried out by the Neutron Beam Technology Development Team at the same center.

Those who are interested in applying for the Special Postdoctoral Researcher position through either of the above laboratories or teams are encouraged to contact Take R. Saito (takehiko.saito@riken.jp).

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Research Scientist position in Theoretical Nuclear Astrophysics

The Nuclear Astrophysics and Nuclear Structure department of GSI is looking for excellent candidates for a research scientist position. The announcement is available here:

https://www.gsi.de/jobskarriere/stellenangebote/stellenangebote_details/research-scientist-phd-all-genders-in-theoretical-nuclear-astrophysics-1661

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Post-doctoral position at GANIL on Actinide Targets for Nuclear Physics

We are pleased to announce a post-doctoral position at GANIL to work on the development of actinide targets for nuclear physics experiments.

We would be grateful if you could bring this opportunity to the attention of anyone at your laboratory or university who may have an interest in nuclear physics and radiochemistry.

Interested candidates are invited to apply via this link or contact Christelle Stodel (christelle.stodel@ganil.fr) for further information:

https://www.emploi.cea.fr/offre-de-emploi/emploi-postdoctoral-researcher-on-actinide-targets-for-physics-experiments-h-f_39000.aspx

https://www.emploi.cea.fr/offre-de-emploi/emploi-chercheur-e-post-doctoral-sur-les-cibles-d-actinides-pour-les-experiences-de-physique-h-f_38989.aspx

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Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty Positions at UMass Lowell - Nuclear Engineering and Physics

The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) invites applications for two full-time, open-rank, tenure-track/tenured faculty positions beginning in September 2026. One position is in Nuclear Engineering and the other in Physics and Applied Physics, reflecting a coordinated hire spanning the Francis College of Engineering (FCOE) and the Kennedy College of Sciences (KCS). This joint search is designed to strengthen cross-college collaboration in advanced nuclear energy, fusion, and related emerging technologies. We seek collaborative scholars whose work advances nuclear engineering, nuclear science, fission and fusion energy systems, or related emerging fields.

More information and instructions on how to apply can be found at:

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/822/lowell/en-us/job/529440/open-rank-tenure-track-faculty-positions-nuclear-engineering-and-physics

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Postdoc announcement JYFL-ACCLAB

We are pleased to announce an opening for a Post-doctoral Researcher in Nuclear Physics, to work on the development and commissioning of the MARA Low-Energy Branch (MARA-LEB).

https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/postdoctoral-researcher-in-experimental-nuclear-physics-mara-low-energy-branch/D4vx9v

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