Four positions available at The Center for Exotic Nuclear Studies (CENS) at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), South Korea

The Center for Exotic Nuclear Studies (CENS, https://www.ibs.re.kr/cens/) at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), South Korea, is seeking creative and dynamic candidates to conduct independent and innovative research in low-energy nuclear physics.

We currently have four positions available:

1. Two Senior Researcher positions
2. Two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions

The recruitment areas include experimental and theoretical nuclear physics. Successful candidates will have opportunities to conduct research using rare isotope beams at leading facilities, including RAON in Korea, RIBF in Japan, FRIB in the United States, and GANIL in France.

Please see the full advertisement, including qualifications and application instructions, at the link below:

https://www.ibs.re.kr/prog/recruit/eng/sub04_01/view.do?pageIndex=1&searchCondition=&searchKeyword=&idx=2165

Application deadline: September 16, 2026, 18:00 KST

Any inquiries may be directed to the Recruiting Manager of CENS: cens_recruit@ibs.re.kr

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FRIB Theory Fellow Position

The FRIB Theory Alliance is seeking outstanding candidates for an FRIB Theory Fellow. The fellow will be hosted by the partner institution, Argonne National Laboratory. The successful candidate will conduct independent and/or collaborative research on theoretical nuclear structure, reactions, astrophysics, and/or fundamental symmetries relevant to the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). The FRIB Theory Alliance is a consortium of universities and national laboratories actively engaged in theoretical research in FRIB science. FRIB is a national user facility for nuclear science, funded by the DOE Office of Science and operated by Michigan State University.

The FRIB Theory Fellow is a one-year appointment with the possibility of annual renewal for a maximum of five years. The initial stipend is $90k and this position has an annual travel budget of up to $5k. Additional funds will be provided for travel to FRIB. The FRIB Theory Fellow will be an employee of Michigan State University. A PhD in Physics is a minimum requirement to be appointed to this position; candidates must either hold a PhD or be on track to successfully complete their PhD before the start of the fellowship in 2027. The successful candidate must demonstrate great promise for high achievement in theoretical research relevant to FRIB science. Past fellows have a track record of moving directly into open faculty or permanent staff positions.

Please apply at Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32582. The application deadline is October 12th, 2026. Three reference letters are also due by this date. If you have any questions, please contact the search committee Chair Ingo Tews (itews@lanl.gov). The designated local host at Argonne National Laboratory is Anna McCoy (amccoy@anl.gov).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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Three research/technical scientist positions at RIKEN

Dear Colleagues,

The RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science is seeking the following three research/technical scientists (indefinite-term employment position).

1. Nuclear Structure Research Group (26-1114) - In-beam gamma-ray nuclear spectroscopy at RIBF.

2. Accelerator Group (26-1115 )- Duties related to either A) or B) below.
   A) Liquid helium cooling system for the Superconducting Ring Cyclotron
   B) Beam monitors for high-intensity heavy-ion beams

3. Research Instruments Group (26-1116) - RI-beam production and delivery operations using BigRIPS, experiments aimed at the discovery of new radioactive isotopes, and the development of a dump system for high-intensity heavy-ion beams, etc.

Please refer to the following web site for more information on the application.

26-1114: https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20260819_2/index.html
26-1115: https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20260819_3/index.html
26-1116: https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20260819_4/index.html

The application deadline is October 5, 2026 (noon JST; applications must be received by this time). We look forward to receiving your applications. Please also spread this announcement to anyone who might be interested.

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Seeking a RIKEN Research Scientist

Nuclear Structure Research Group, RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science is seeking a Research Scientist or a Senior Research Scientist (indefinite-term employment position), who will conduct in-beam gamma-ray nuclear spectroscopy at RIBF. Please refer to the following web site for more information on the application.

https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20260819_2/index.html

The application deadline is October 5, 2026 (noon JST; applications must be received by this time). We look forward to receiving your applications. Please also spread this announcement to anyone who might be interested.

Please direct inquiries regarding research to
Hideki Ueno, Nuclear Structure Research Group
Email: ueno@riken.jp
and all other inquiries to
Nishina Center Screening Working Group
Email: rnc-jinji@ml.riken.jp

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Faculty Position Announcement: Assistant Professor, FRIB Experimental Bridge (NC State)

North Carolina State University (NCSU) is seeking a highly motivated researcher for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position as part of the FRIB Experimental Bridge program.

This unique, collaborative role involves conducting research at both the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) and at NCSU and the Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory (TUNL). The successful candidate will lead an independent research program, integrate work at both institutions, and teach within the Physics and Astronomy Department at NCSU.

For more details, please see the position description at the NCSU Employment Portal. https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/233043

Key Details:
• Position: Assistant Professor, FRIB Experimental Bridge Position
• Start Date: August 2027
• Qualifications: Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics or a closely related field; strong research record (postdoctoral experience highly desirable).
• Application Deadline: October 1, 2026 (or until filled).
• Apply Here: NCSU Employment Portal https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/233043

Contact:
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Richard Longland, at rllongla@ncsu.edu.
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer.

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