Experimental Low-Energy Nuclear Physics Postdoctoral Researcher

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in expanding the reach of the St. Benedict BEARtrap and BPT ion-trap systems for high-precision beta-decay this position you will play a major role in carrying out experiments to test fundamental symmetries in nuclear beta decay and to improve the nuclear data needed for r-process addition you will contribute to the overall experimental program to measure beta-decay properties of importance to both fundamental science and applications. This position is in the Nuclear Physics and Accelerator Technologies Group in the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division.

Depending on your assignment this position may offer a hybrid schedule blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. 

You will

• Conduct beta-decay spectroscopy experiments using trapped ions.
• Field experiments at accelerator-based facilities at the University of Notre Dame and Argonne National Laboratory.
• Develop the detailed simulations and data-analysis approaches needed to interpret the results of experiments.
• Upgrade the ion-trap and detector systems to increase the efficiency and precision of these devices.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences seminars and/or technical meetings.
• Participate in the NPAT Groups overall program of performing precision studies of beta decay.
• Provide technical contributions to the development of future nuclear physics experiments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• PhD in nuclear physics nuclear astrophysics nuclear engineering nuclear chemistry related field.
• Advanced knowledge of nuclear decay spectroscopy and/or ion traps.
• Programming experience in C Python and/or other programming languages.
• Experience performing complex analyses using ROOT and GEANT4 or similar programs.
• Experience carrying out experiments at an accelerator facility.
• Documented publication record in peer-reviewed literature in physics or a related field.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a focused team.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and present and explain technical information.

Pay Range

$123048 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information :

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Position Information

This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

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