Postdoctoral Fellow

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Nuclear Science Division (NSD) has an opening for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the team.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of the Medium Energy group in the Relativistic Nuclear Collisions program at LBNL. The group has an active research program at Jefferson Lab (JLab) and is preparing for the future Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). Jefferson Lab activities include high-energy studies of nuclear structure at the hadronic and partonic level, measurements of nucleon form factors and two-photon exchange, color transparency, SIDIS measurement, and tagged measurements of nucleon and meson structure. Opportunities to propose and execute experiments, analyze data, and perform phenomenological studies to address important questions in hadronic physics. In addition, the group is involved in developing tracking for novel detectors at JLab and the EIC, detector simulations and detector R&D, and in developing future physics programs.

What You Will Do:

• Participate in one or more ongoing or near-future experimental campaigns at Jefferson Lab,
• Contribute to the RNC effort for the future Electron-Ion Collider.
• Analysis of related instrument and experiment data.
• Report research results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

What is Required:

• A recent Ph.D. in experimental nuclear or high-energy physics, or a closely related field.
• Experience with modern data analysis, simulation, and computing.
• Proficiency in written and oral dissemination of scientific results.
• Ability to travel to experimental sites, collaboration meetings, workshops and conferences.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to advise and coach student assistants in research.

For Consideration, please apply with the following application materials:

• Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter.
• Statement of research experience and interests (2-page maximum)
• Reference Letters (recommended) - Arrange to have at least 2 letters of reference submitted to John Arington at  jarrington@lbl.gov

For full consideration, please apply by September 10, 2024. The position will remain open until it’s filled.

Notes:

• This is a full-time, 2-year, postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 3 years of paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
• The monthly salary range for this position is $5,562-$6,670 and is expected to start at $6,317 or above. Postdoctoral positions are paid on a step schedule per union contract and salaries will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates. Each step represents one full year of completed post-Ph.D. postdoctoral experience.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA and or Jefferson Lab, 12000 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA.

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