The Facility For Rare Isotope Beams FRIB has position openings for post-doctoral researchers in Research and Development areas for Experimental Systems. The opening can be found here, under job No 513277 or directly at Research Associate-Fixed Term (msu.edu).
The Nuclear Science Group (NSG) at Simon Fraser University (SFU) has an immediate opening for a two-year Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) position. The group is involved in gamma-ray spectroscopy experiments using stable and radioactive beams primarily at TRIUMF, Canada’s particle accelerator center, and using the TRIUMF-ISAC Gamma-Ray Escape Suppressed Spectrometer (TIGRESS) and the Gamma-Ray Infrastructure For Fundamental Investigations of Nuclei (GRIFFIN) spectrometer and their suite of ancillary detectors. A wide variety of techniques are used at TRIUMF to explore a plethora of phenomena in exotic atomic nuclei ranging from beta- and beta-delayed neutron decays, Coulomb excitation, transfer reactions, fusion-evaporation reactions, etc. In addition to these experiments, the NSG at SFU is also involved and encourages participation in selected off-shore experiments. As part of the TIGRESS/GRIFFIN collaboration, the activities of the NSG include testing radiation detectors in the local laboratory at SFU and setting up and maintaining the GRIFFIN and TIGRESS detectors at TRIUMF.
contact Prof. Corina Andreoiu at caa12@sfu.ca if you have questions
The FRIB Theory Alliance is seeking outstanding candidates for an FRIB Theory Fellow. The fellow will be hosted by one of the Partner Institutions listed below. The successful candidate will conduct independent 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 new national user facility for nuclear science, funded by the DOE Office of Science and operated by Michigan State University.
In their application materials, applicants should communicate their preferences with regards to specific hosting institutions. Hosting institutions and host contact information are:
Argonne National Laboratory: Alessandro Lovato (lovato@alcf.anl.gov)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Thomas Papenbrock (tpapenbr@utk.edu)
University of Notre Dame: S. Ragnar Stroberg (sstrobe2@nd.edu)
Please apply at Academic Jobs Online.
A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at FRIB, where the candidate will conduct research on machine learning for time projection chambers (TPCs).
The candidate will develop machine learning techniques and software with the groups of Prof. Ravishankar in the CMSE Department and Prof. Liu in the CSE Department, supporting experimental groups (such as the research groups of Prof. Wrede and Prof. Bazin) working with TPCs in the FRIB Experimental Nuclear Science Division.
More information in the link: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/515983/research-associatefixed-term
The FRS/SFRS group at GSI is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher with a PhD in nuclear physics, to perform experiments with radioactive beams at GSI and FAIR, and establish and maintain the communication between the different experiment collaborations and the EOSC services providers.
Interested candidates can find more information here: https://www.gsi.de/en/jobscareer/job_offers/job_offers/postdoctoral-researcher-all-genders-with-a-phd-in-nuclear-physics-1094
The Low-Energy Nuclear Physics Research Group (LER) of the Physics Division at Argonne National Laboratory has an open postdoctoral position within the Nuclear Data (ND) group.
Interested applicants should apply here: https://argonne.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Argonne_Careers/job/Lemont-IL-USA/Postdoctoral-Appointee_415237
The Physics Division at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral position to conduct experimental Fundamental Symmetries research at the intersection of nuclear and atomic physics. The successful candidate will play a significant role in the search for the permanent electric dipole moment (EDM) of the radium-225 atom.
More information about the position and how to apply can be found here.
The Grand Accélérateur National d'Ions Lourds (GANIL) has an open post-doctoral position for one year with a possible one year extension.
Interested candidates should apply via this link or contact Christelle Stodel (christelle.stodel@ganil.fr) for further information:
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UAR3266-VIRLEF-061/Default.aspx?lang=EN
We are currently looking for a “Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental Nuclear Physics” to work on the further development of ion trapping techniques for nuclear physics and applications beyond fundamental sciences. Could please bring the attached opening with the Edinburgh Nuclear Physics group to the attention of potential candidates. Application deadline is the 7th of March 2023, additional details can be found online at: https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/6331/?utm_medium=jobshare
Please feel free to contact myself (mreiter@ed.ac.uk) with any enquiries.
The Nuclear Physics group at Stockholm University is seeking an excellent
candidate for a postdoctoral fellowship position in experimental nuclear
physics. The focus area of the project will be the investigation of the, so
called, B4/2 “anomaly” found in the neutron-deficient W-Os-Pt region through
the measurement of the lifetimes of the lowest excited states in the odd
165,167Os neutron-deficient isotopes.
For further details and a link to the online application please see here.
We currently publish an open post-doc position in our group entitled “M/W Postdoctoral Researcher in Targets for Nuclear Physics within EURO-LABS project at GANIL”.
We would appreciate if you could bring this offer to the attention of any students or post-docs at your lab or university that may have an interest in nuclear physics targets.
Interested candidates should apply via this link or contact Christelle Stodel (christelle.stodel@ganil.fr) for further information.
The Low-Energy Nuclear Physics Research Group (LER) of the Physics Division at Argonne National Laboratory seeks outstanding individuals to fill an open postdoctoral position within the experimental Group. LER performs world-leading research in nuclear structure, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental symmetries, and nuclear data. The Group also manages and operates world-class detector systems as part of the ATLAS accelerator facility, a DOE supported national user facility for low-energy nuclear physics research. ATLAS provides world-unique rare isotope beams from either the CARIBU (Californium Rare Ion Breeder Upgrade) source or the ATLAS In-Flight Facility. In addition, members of the group are leading experimental programs at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB).
Candidates considered for the position must have:
Recently received or near completion of their Ph.D. in nuclear physics or related discipline within the last 3 years. Experience at conceiving and executing experimental research projects, data analysis, physics interpretations, and reporting of the results. A strong background in the field of Experimental Nuclear Physics.
In addition, a preference will be given to candidates with experience in studies of exotic nuclei using gamma-ray detector arrays for either in-beam or decay measurements.
Information on the activities of the Group and the Division can be found at https://www.anl.gov/phy. The Argonne Physics Division has programs in low energy and medium energy nuclear physics, nuclear theory, nuclear data, accelerator R&D and operates the DOE Office of Nuclear Physics National User Facility, the Argonne Tandem-Linac Accelerator System (ATLAS).
The appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of an extension for up to 3 years depending on funding and performance. Interested applicants should apply at here and specify requisition #414657. In addition, please forward your CV and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Dr. Michael P. Carpenter (carpenter@anl.gov). Review of applicants will begin February 15, 2023, and the position will remain open until filled.
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase forreview by Argonne's Legal Department.
A nuclear physicist and/or engineer to assist with radiation spectroscopy operations in PNNL’s Radiochemical Processing Laboratory. Analyses include applications such as provenance testing of actinide materials out of regulatory control, Hanford tank waste sample characterization, reactor dosimetry measurements, analyzing complex low- and high-activity samples in support of the International Monitoring System’s Radiation Laboratory, and nuclear forensics. The role will support fundamental nuclear data measurements probing neutron-induced fission yields of actinides, development of algorithms and software for automated analysis of advanced radio-emission spectroscopy systems, and development of detector arrays for improved detection sensitivities. If you have questions please feel free to reach out to Stephanie Lyons (stephanie.lyons@pnnl.gov) or Bruce Pierson (bruce.pierson@pnnl.gov) for more information.
or here
Postdoctoral researcher on medical physics / accelerators / medical engineering
The Nuclear Physics Group at Universidad Complutense de
Madrid is looking for a postdoctoral researcher within the FLASHonChip
consortium to work on the development of an irradiation platform for
biological samples with low-energy protons.
Candidates please send CV and cover letter to Prof. Daniel Sánchez Parcerisa
more information here.
more information here.
A two year Post -Doc position is open at the Department of Mathematics and Physics of the University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Italy. The position is focussed on experiments with the Recoil Mass Separator ERNA, in particular 12C(alpha, gamma)16O and 7Be electron capture.
The application forms are available here.
as the position at the Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica.
The interview will be done online.
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) has an opening for a two-year postdoc scholarship in theoretical nuclear physics. The deadline for application is January 18, 2023.
Detailed information can be found here.
The Laboratory for Extreme Multi-Messenger Astrophysics (LEMMA, https://www.queensu.ca/physics/lemma/) at Queen’s University at Kingston invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to work with Professor Nahee Park on the HELIX (High Energy Light Isotope eXperiment) long-duration balloon experiment. HELIX is designed to measure cosmic ray isotopes at high energies with unprecedented precision. HELIX aims to cover a wide energy range using multiple flights with different detector configurations. The first-flight of the HELIX payload consists of a 1 Tesla superconducting magnet, a drift chamber, a time-of-flight system, and an aerogel ring imaging Cherenkov counter. The first flight of the HELIX is anticipated to occur in 2023 or 2024.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of the HELIX program, including pre-flight testing at the University of Chicago and various NASA test facilities, launch and recovery of the payload, and data analysis. The postdoctoral researcher will participate in local hardware and software development for future HELIX payloads. The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to work closely with local graduate and undergraduate students. LEMMA is participating in multi-messenger observations with the VERITAS high-energy gamma-ray observatory and the IceCube neutrino observatory, as well as detector development for future cosmic-ray and neutrino experiments. The successful candidate will participate in group discussions on multi-messenger high-energy astrophysics. LEMMA strives to build an inclusive and diverse research environment. Group members of LEMMA are invited to engage in opportunities to learn and participate in expanding equity, diversity, and inclusion in the community through educational sessions, group discussions, and outreach activities.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in experimental particle astrophysics, nuclear or particle physics, space science, astronomy, or a closely related field. Experience with instrumentation/data acquisition systems, data analysis, and Monte Carlo simulations is desired.
Applicants should provide a detailed C.V., a brief statement of research interests, and arrange to have at least two letters of reference forwarded to: Prof. Nahee Park, nahee.park@queensu.ca. While applications will be accepted until the position is filled, the review of applications will begin on March 1st, 2023. Queen’s University thanks all who express an interest and advises that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.
The University has policies in place to support its employees with disabilities, including an Accommodation in the Workplace Policy and a policy on the provision of job accommodations that take into account an employee's accessibility needs due to disability. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Prof. Nahee Park at nahee.park@queensu.ca.
The Nuclear Science Division (NSD) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is inviting applications for a Career Physicist Staff Scientist position from outstanding scientists to conduct original experimental physics research with an emphasis on the properties and reactions of exotic nuclei. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by March 1st, 2023.
The successful candidate will join the Nuclear Structure Group, and will be expected to lead the development of a research program in low-energy nuclear physics, leveraging recent advances in the field associated with the capabilities at facilities including FRIB.
To find more details, and to apply, please go to the link.
For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Rod Clark at rmclark@lbl.gov.
Hall B at Jefferson Lab has a job opening in experimental nuclear physics for a permanent scientific staff position at the entry level.
More information can be found at this here.
The Saint Mary’s University, Canada and GSI, Germany Get Involved collaboration invites applications for the position of a post doctoral research fellow in experimental
nuclear physics.
For further information see the PDF file.
Prof. Rituparna Kanungo
Email : ritu@triumf.ca
Associated with the new high flux neutron facility that is presently being commissioned at Birmingham, we are advertising a new Associate Professor position. The new position is to take a leading role in the science programme of the new facility and also the MC40 cyclotron. The new facility can be explored using the Matterport link.
The job description, for the Nuclear Physicist role is here
"The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham seeks to appoint an Associate Professor with strong expertise and a demonstrated scientific track record in nuclear science, to coordinate and lead the science programme of its new High Flux Accelerator-Driven Neutron Facility. The successful applicant is also expected to make use of the new Facility, and potentially also the School’s MC40 Cyclotron facility, for their own research.
Based in the School of Physics and Astronomy, the High Flux Accelerator-Driven Neutron Facility is a new national facility that will support the study of neutron interactions in materials for the nuclear sector, ranging from fission to fusion, and is part of Birmingham initiatives in the Energy sector led by the Birmingham Energy Institute.
The Facility also offers a broader programme relating to the understanding of neutron interactions with materials, with applications extending to nuclear medicine (including a programme of radiobiology research), the space sector, and fundamental physics. The successful applicant will engage with external users of the Facility to develop new research programmes; support and develop new internal, University of Birmingham research programmes linked to the Facility; have their own strong programme of research using the Facility; collaborate effectively with the existing Facility team and nuclear research programme; and, as part of the Facility management team, represent the Facility within the University of Birmingham and externally at national and international meetings.
The successful applicant will sit within the Nuclear Physics Group in the School of Physics and Astronomy, as part of a dynamic team utilizing the unique combination of nuclear facilities based in the School. They will have the necessary background and expertise to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes in the School, in particular in nuclear technologies and nuclear physics."
For further information, please contact
Martin Freer (M.Freer@bham.ac.uk) or Carl Wheldon ( C.Wheldon@bham.ac.uk).
I would like to draw your attention to the advertisement for the ISOLDE Physics Coordinator, which you will find at the following web link:
Please share with any potential candidates and I would be happy to discuss informally with anyone who is interested.
You are interested in joining an international team of researchers at the cutting edge of science and technology? You have a critical mind and you hold a PhD degree in laser, atomic, nuclear physics or equivalent? Then join us: We are looking for a self-motivated post-doc researcher with a background in laser physics or engineering, atomic physics, nuclear physics, or equivalent, and with a keen interest in radioactive ion beams and medical applications of radioisotopes. Experience with any type of laser is necessary; experience with solid-state lasers is a bonus.
You can find more information here, or contact Thomas Cocolios (thomas.cocolios@kuleuven.be) or Katerina Chrysalidis (katerina.chrysalidis@cern.ch)
Standard:
As in prior years, postdoctoral fellows can apply for two years of funding valued at $60,000/year in any discipline.
Thematic:
Sector-specific experts can apply for two years of enhanced funding valued at $80,000/year. Applications must address at least one of the following themes:
Agriculture and food
Artificial intelligence
Biomanufacturing
Cleantech
Entertainment and media
Quantum science
Social innovation
Through Elevate, postdoctoral fellows get the opportunity to:
Manage a long-term collaborative research project with a company or not-for-profit organization
Receive exclusive professional development training in career fundamentals, interpersonal skills, communication, intrapreneurialism, leadership and management, and much more
Cultivate cross-disciplinary networks and take advantage of peer-learning opportunities
Receive a certificate of completion upon completing all program requirements
Plus, if you collaborate with an Indigenous partner organization, they contribute only 25% of the cost of the project!
Find more information here or here.
The University of Liverpool is seeking 2 Postdoctoral Research Associates to support its research programme exploring nuclear structure at the extremes of spin and isospin. One post will focus primarily on gamma-ray spectroscopy exploiting AGATA, while the second will mainly investigate ground-state properties of exotic nuclei in experiments using advanced laser and decay spectroscopy techniques at a range of facilities. The tenure of the posts is until 30th September 2024. For further details and a link to the online application please see:
Further information can be found here.
Or contact Robert Page (rdp@ns.ph.liv.ac.uk) directly.
Primary Responsibilities:
Simulation software
Testing and development of trigger detectors
Assisting with supervision of junior HQP
Commissioning and running of experiment
Documentation and communication of results
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate should be interested in all areas of experimental work and have relevant particle physics experience. Ideally this would include: experience in detector development, expertise in simulation and data analysis with fluency in C++, ROOT, and python, the ability to work well in a group, good communication skills, and an interest in supervising and mentoring students. Additional experience with GEANT4 or data acquisition systems would be a special asset.
Find more information here.
We are currently advertising an open postdoc position to take a leading role in both the SALER and BeEST experiments, at the Colorado School of Mines and FRIB at Michigan State University. These experiments use rare-isotope doped superconducting tunnel junctions to search for a wide range of beyond standard model physics scenarios.
Primarily, we are looking for someone with experience in low-temperature physics and subatomic physics to lead the set up of our new SALER experiment at FRIB.
find more information here, or contact Prof. Kyle Leach (kleach@mines.edu)
The nuclear physics group at Louisiana State University is looking to hire a Postdoctoral Researcher or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in the area of experimental nuclear physics. Our group’s research interests span the areas of nuclear structure, nuclear astrophysics and weak interaction processes. Specifically, this position will focus on projects to experimentally determine reaction rates of astrophysical importance in a variety of stellar processes. A successful candidate will be expected to be involved in all aspects of these studies from developing instrumentation to the planning, execution and analysis of experiments using stable and/or radioactive ion beams. Our experimental program is centered around measurements at Argonne National Laboratory, Florida State University, and the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams with the possibility of successful candidates being in residence at one of these facilities. The position is for two years with the possible addition of a third year.
more information can be found here.
We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in experimental nuclear physics within the nuclear spectroscopy department at GSI.
The successful candidate will join the ERC funded LISA project.
"Lifetime measurements with Solid Active targets" is a novel approach to study collective excitations in atomic nuclei. Active targets enhance the sensitivity and resolution for in-beam gamma-ray spectroscopy experiments enabling lifetime measurements of exotic rare isotopes.
more information here! or contact Kathrin Wimmer.
Founded in December 2019, the IBS Center for Exotic Nuclear Studies (CENS) carries out experiments on nuclear astrophysics, nuclear structure and nuclear reaction using rare isotope accelerators overseas. CENS also has a theory group to carry out independent research and support its experimental efforts. In the near future, the Center will also conduct research that can best utilize a rare isotope accelerator complex called RAON in Korea. Furthermore, CENS is working to develop state-of-the-art detectors for research on structures and reactions of exotic nuclei, measurement of nuclear reactions in explosive stellar events, discovery of new rare isotopes, and exotic nuclear physics experiments.
CENS is seeking creative, dynamic candidates who can join and help the Center grow by leading experiments and theoretical studies on exotic nuclei, data analysis, and development of detectors.
More information here.
The Physics Department of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, located in Cambridge, MA, invites applications for a faculty position in the Experimental Particle and Nuclear Physics Division. We encourage applicants doing research in all areas of nuclear and particle physics. Currently, research groups in the MIT Laboratory for Nuclear Science (http://web.mit.edu/lns/) have a wide range of interests, including strong interaction physics, nuclear structure physics, electroweak symmetry breaking, dark matter searches, neutrino physics, physics beyond the standard model, new detector development and the physics of beams.
