Postdoctoral Fellow

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Physics Division has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the team.

In this exciting role, you will contribute to the detector commissioning, software development, data analysis, and R&D activities for the Muon to Electron Conversion  experiment (Mu2e). This work includes assisting with installation and commissioning of the Mu2e detector at Fermilab.

What You Will Do:

• Contribute to the Mu2e detector installation and commissioning at FNAL, especially as regards the data acquisition system and the tracker.
• Contribute to developing, testing, and exercising the software and firmware used to readout, calibrate, and monitor the Mu2e tracker.
• Participate in the analysis of cosmic ray data taken prior to the Mu2e physics run, including the extraction of tracker calibration and alignment parameters.
• Coordinate and organize the LBNL Mu2e group efforts taking place at Fermilab, including fulfillment of collaboration service work (shifts).
• Contribute to the development of software for particle identification in Mu2e involving the combination of tracker and calorimeter information.
• Participate in developing a conversion electron extraction analysis focused on the first Mu2e physics run.
• Conduct original research independently and in collaboration.
• Interact with LBNL and other investigators working on similar or related scientific problems.
• Prepare research papers for publication.
• Present research findings at seminars and conferences.

Additional Responsibilities as needed:

• May mentor Ph.D. students and undergraduates.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is Required:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in physics with zero-to-two-year experience since Ph.D. thesis
• Experience in particle physics instrumentation and data analysis.
• Ability to attain a high level of achievement as an independent researcher.
• Ability to work as a team member to accomplish goals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

The posting will remain open until the position is filled, however for full consideration please apply by close of business on April 15, 2025.

How to Apply:

Please visit Academic Jobs Online to create a profile and submit the requested application materials. Note that applications will only be accepted via this Academic Jobs Online URL: 

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29877

The following requested application materials listed below must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online: 

1. Research Statement - 3-page limit not including citations and figures.
2. Curriculum Vitae – include up to 5 most relevant publications in the CV
3. Reference Letters – Arrange to have 3 letters of reference submitted online by the reference writers at this site, with at least one, preferably two, external to LBNL/UC Berkeley.

Notes:

• This is a full time, M-F, exempt from overtime pay (monthly paid), 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 and predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.
• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
• 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.
• As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
• 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: Fermilab, Batavia, IL and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

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