Postdoctoral position in Experimental Nuclear Physics at the University of Notre Dame
04 September 2018
Nuclear Science Lab at the Department of Physics University of Notre Dame invites applications for a post-doc position in experimental nuclear physics.
The successful candidate will join the group of Prof. Tan Ahn. Research will focus nuclear structure using experiments with radioactive beams at the Nuclear Science Lab at Notre Dame and national user facilities. The position will involve the use and development of active-target gas detectors for these experiments.
The successful candidate should have a strong background in experimental nuclear physics, programming and data analysis with C++ and the ROOT framework. Experience with gas detectors, digital data acquisition systems, and Python programming is a plus.
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and their CV, and arrange for two letters of recommendations to be submitted here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11822
The review of the applications will begin September 20, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Research Associate at NSCL in Experimental Nuclear Science – Nuclear Science and Security Consortium, fixed term
27 August 2018
Position Summary
The National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) invites applications from outstanding candidates for a fixed-term research associate (Postdoctoral Researcher) position in the area of experimental nuclear science, who will work within the Nuclear Science and Security Consortium (NSSC) at MSU.
The NSSC is consortium of eight universities: University of California at Berkeley, Irvine, and Davis, University of Nevada at Las Vegas, Texas A&M University, University of Tennessee – Knoxville, George Washington University, and Michigan State University. The NSSC also includes five national laboratory partners: Lawrence Berkeley, Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, and Sandia National Laboratories. The mission of the NSSC is to support of the nation’s nuclear security agenda, recruit and train students and postdoctoral researchers in relevant nuclear disciplines in preparation for research and leadership roles at the U.S. national laboratories. The local PIs at MSU include S.N. Liddick, A. Gade, H. Iwasaki, and A. Spyrou. The successful candidate will work primarily on the beta-decay experimental program with rare-isotope beams available at NSCL but is encouraged to participate in other opportunities available within the NSSC and NSCL. The focus of the beta-decay experimental program is nuclear astrophysics and nuclear shell evolution. Experiments will be performed utilizing a mix of charged-particle, photon and possible neutron detectors. Experience in experimental nuclear research including analysis of nuclear structure or reaction data and related simulation works is desirable.
NSCL is one of the world’s flagship nuclear science research facilities. The Laboratory’s research program is broad: fast, stopped, and reaccelerated beams of rare-isotopes are available to address key scientific questions concerning the creation of the elements in the cosmos, the limits of nuclear stability, the properties of nuclei with extreme neutron-to-proton ratios, and the equation of state of neutron-rich nuclear matter as it may exist inside neutron stars. Postdoctoral researchers play an important role in expanding, improving and utilizing the world-class experimental capabilities at the Laboratory. Experimentalists often work closely with theorists in the Laboratory and beyond and projects can involve high-performance computing.
NSCL is part of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beam (FRIB) Laboratory, which aspires to become the world’s leading laboratory for education and research in rare isotope science, in accelerator science, and in applications of rare isotopes to meet societal needs. To realize this vison, the FRIB Laboratory builds on the expertise and the achievements of NSCL as it establishes FRIB, which will extend the frontier of nuclear science through unprecedented discovery potential.
Research Associate positions are typically for two years, depending on the availability of funds. Renewal for the second year is based on a performance evaluation. A third year is possible, subject to funding and satisfactory performance evaluations.
Besides the excellent research environment, the FRIB Laboratory offers a strong program for mentoring postdoctoral researchers in preparation for the next steps in their careers. You can read more in the postdoc mentoring plan (https://www.nscl.msu.edu/researchers/postdoc/NSCL Postdoctoral Researcher-mentoring Plan.pdf). Postdoctoral researchers play a role in running the Laboratory, from leading forefront research to serving on important committees. They help supervise students and, for those interested, there are opportunities to engage with teaching and outreach.
NSCL is funded by the National Science Foundation through the Nuclear Physics program of the NSF Physics Division to be a national user facility with a mission to provide beams of rare isotopes for researchers from around the world. Hundreds of users come to Michigan State University each year to take advantage of our facilities and explore the inner workings of atoms and their role in the universe.
The FRIB Laboratory is a major administrative unit within Michigan State University, comprised of NSCL and the FRIB Project. MSU is establishing FRIB as a scientific user facility with financial assistance from the Office of Nuclear Physics in the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC).
MSU is one of the largest university campuses in the United States with a beautiful campus of 5,000 tree-filled acres. It has 17 degree-granting colleges and is a center for academic and research activities as well as the arts and athletics.
The campus sits between Lansing (Michigan’s capital city) and East Lansing. The Lansing area has a population of 460,000 and offers lovely suburban areas, loft condos and other urban living opportunities as well as easy-to-get-to rural areas. A symphony orchestra, excellent health care, many community and professional theatres, rivers, lakes, outdoor festivals, close access to large cities and Lake Michigan make for a near-perfect living environment.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Job applicants are considered for employment opportunities and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The University actively encourages applications of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Minimum Requirements
o Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics, Nuclear & Radiochemistry, Nuclear Astrophysics, or related fields.
o US citizenship
Desired Qualifications
o Demonstrable knowledge of principles and techniques pertaining to nuclear science and experimental research
o Experience with computer programming for the purpose of acquiring and analyzing data and for the comparison with model predictions
o Excellent communication skills to present approaches, plans, and findings both verbally and through written documents to peers
Required Application Materials
In the cover letter of their application, applicants must highlight their interest in and experience/expertise related to the open position in the NSSC. Applicants must provide a Curriculum Vita including a complete list of publications and presentations. Applicants must also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted.
To apply: please visit http://careers.msu.edu, search for posting number 494479 and follow the application process.
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and the search will continue until the positions are filled. General questions regarding the position may be sent to the Associate Director for Experimental Research, Remco Zegers (zegers@nscl.msu.edu); specific research questions should be sent to Prof. Sean Liddick (liddick@nscl.msu.edu).
Further information
NSCL Experimental Research, with links to research pages of faculty members: https://www.nscl.msu.edu/researchers/experiments.html.
Profile of Prof. Liddick: http://www.nscl.msu.edu/directory/liddick.html
Profile of Prof. Gade: http://www.nscl.msu.edu/directory/gade.html
Profile of Prof. Iwasaki: http://www.nscl.msu.edu/directory/iwasaki.html
Profile of Prof. Spyrou: http://www.nscl.msu.edu/directory/spyrou.html
NSCL: https://www.nscl.msu.edu/
FRIB: https://frib.msu.edu/
Post-Doc Position with CENTAUR at Texas A&M University
24 August 2018
The Texas A&M Cyclotron Institute, as lead institution of the Center for Excellence in Nuclear Training And University-based Research (CENTAUR), invites applications from US citizens for several post-doc positions in experimental and theoretical research in low energy nuclear science.
CENTAUR is a multi-institutional DOE NNSA Center of Excellence within the SSAA program dedicated to low energy nuclear science and workforce development for the national laboratories. CENTAUR consists of a network of six institutions; Texas A&M University, Florida State University, Louisiana State University, University of Notre Dame, University of Washington and Washington University in St. Louis. These positions are located at the Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute in College Station, TX. A PhD in physics, chemistry, or a related field is required.
CENTAUR supports a broad range of research in theoretical and experimental low-energy nuclear science, including reaction studies for nuclear structure and astrophysics, fundamental symmetries, heavy ion collisions as well as neutron detector development.
The successful candidate should have a strong background in low energy nuclear science and must have the potential to acquire new working knowledge quickly, good problem solving skills and is motivated to learn. The successful candidate will have the opportunities to mentor graduate and undergraduate students and develop connections with scientists at the national laboratories.
Electronic submissions (.pdf files) including a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and research statement should be sent to CENTAUR at comp.tamu.edu. Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the above address.
For full consideration, application materials should be received by September 1st, 2018. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until all positions are filled. Texas A&M University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we especially encourage applications from women and other underrepresented groups.