Postdoctoral Position at the University of Surrey

A two years postdoctoral position is available at the University of Surrey on the topic related to nucleosynthesis (theory). Applications are invited for a Research Fellow to investigate the possibility of laser-assisted element creation in low-energy fusion reactions of atomic nuclei, exploiting the nuclear excitation and decay mechanisms mediated by coupling to atomic shells. In collaboration with other members of the team, a novel quantum dynamical model based on the theory of open quantum systems will be developed and implemented in a computer code. This will provide opportunities to investigate quantum tunneling in open dynamical systems, which is of great interest across disciplines.

Applicants should have, or soon expected, a PhD degree in theoretical physics, chemistry or related subject, with a research focus on quantum dynamics. The research fellow will be expected to bring expertise in both quantum dynamics induced by laser fields as well as in high-performance computing, and to contribute original ideas to the development of the model and its efficient implementation. The successful applicant will have scientific curiosity and strong skills in team-working and communicating scientific results.

This position is for 2 years, starting 1 September 2021. Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to Dr. Alexis Diaz-Torres (a.diaztorres@surrey.ac.uk).

The full advert can be found here: http://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/054120

---

Post Doctoral Scholar in Applied Nuclear Science at University of California, Berkeley

---

Post-Doc Position at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)

This post-doc position is offered through the Nuclear Expertise for Advancing Technologies (NEAT) Center, located at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), and sponsored by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The position will support applications in stockpile stewardship, nuclear security, and/or basic nuclear physics. This post-doctoral opportunity is designed to develop technical expertise to support the Nuclear Enterprise through hands-on experiments, the application of computational analysis techniques, and interaction with students, government (Military and National Laboratory) sponsors, and civilian university collaborators. Current activities include the measurement of inelastic scattering cross sections on nuclei, neutron spectroscopy, organic scintillator characterization, development of new nuclear environment test capabilities, and radiation effects on electronics. Primary activities for this opportunity include the support and execution of experimental campaigns, development of analysis tools, data analysis and interpretation, manuscript development, and communication of research at relevant scientific meetings. Research activities will be performed at AFIT and collaborator facilities throughout the DOD, DOE, and academia. The position is available at: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/AFIT-2021-0053

---

Accelerator Physicist position at GANIL

GANIL is seeking to fill a position of an accelerator physicist. She/he will join a team of accelerator physicists part of the Development and Operation Division and will take part in the operation and design of accelerator installations. The responsibilities includes numerical simulations and measurements and development of beam dynamics. He/she will participate in the operation and follow up of the performance of the accelerators, including periodically supervising the operation of the accelerator in the capacity of an expert. Salary will be commensurate with your experience.

You have :
a PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of accelerator Physics, Engineering ;
around 2 years or more experience with accelerators;
a good knowledge of programming and simulations,
Ability to work as team and guide technical staff related to these developments.
Knowledge and experience in designing, building, and commissioning accelerators and related equipment would be an asset.
For any additional information, please contact Laurent Christine christine.laurent@ganil.fr

---

Assistant or Associate Professor in Astrophysics, Cosmology, Particle Physics, or Nuclear Physics at Washington University in St. Louis

The Department of Physics at Washington University in St. Louis (https://physics.wustl.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty appointment in Physics at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin in the fall semester of 2021. A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related discipline is required at the time of appointment. We invite applicants in all areas of theoretical, observational, and experimental astrophysics, cosmology, particle physics and nuclear physics who specialize in the use of data-intensive methods, data mining, statistics, large-scale computer simulations, machine learning, neural network, and GPU computing. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, simulations of astrophysical processes (e.g. black hole and neutron star accretion or merger, cosmological simulations), processing large data sets (e.g., gravitational wave, cosmological, multi-wavelength and multi-messenger data sets), and statistical, uncertainty quantification, and Bayesian analyses. The hire forms part of Washington University's Digital Transformation initiative, in which 14 faculty members are hired in departments across the schools of Arts & Sciences (https://bit.ly/artscidigital). The ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues across traditional discipline boundaries will be considered as a strength of the application. Furthermore, a joint appointment with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics (https://math.wustl.edu) can be considered if appropriate. The faculty hire will be a member of the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences (https://mcss.wustl.edu). The successful candidate will conduct an independent research program, teach typically one class per semester, and advise undergraduate and graduate students. The appointment can begin as soon as Fall 2021.

Washington University in St. Louis is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, and especially encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields. It is the University's policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

Applications should apply via https://apply.interfolio.com/83721 and submit a cover letter, a CV, a list of publications including a description of the candidate's contributions to the five most significant ones, a statement of research interests and plans (up to three pages), a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (up to two pages), a diversity statement detailing the track record and plans of the candidate for promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM (up to two pages), and the names and contact information of three professional references. Applications received by March 15, 2021, will receive full consideration. Consideration after that date will be at the discretion of the search committee. For additional information please contact Professor Krawczynski, krawcz@wustl.edu.

Each year Washington University publishes a Safety and Security brochure that details what to do and whom to contact in an emergency. This report also publishes the federally required annual security and fire safety reports, containing campus crime and fire statistics as well as key university policies and procedures. You may access the Safety and Security brochure at https://police.wustl.edu/clery-reports-logs/.

---