Virginia Tech · 3 months ago
Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Research Associate in Experimental Nuclear Physics
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expVirginia Tech is a leading global research institution dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. They are inviting applications for a postdoctoral research associate or senior research associate position in Experimental Nuclear Physics, focusing on designing future experiments and improving the SoLID muon detector at Jefferson Lab.
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Responsibilities
Work on designing future experiments aiming at measuring Double Deeply Virtual Compton Scattering at Jefferson Lab, in Hall A with the SoLID spectrometer and in Hall C in a dedicated setup
Develop GEANT4 simulations and make physics projections
Improve the design of the SoLID muon detector and prepare a proposal for a dedicated experiment in Hall C
Consider the possibility to analyze data in support to the Generalized Parton Distributions program if experience with data analysis in the GlueX collaboration is present
Work closely with collaborators, including other postdocs and students
Qualification
Required
All candidates must have a PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics by the appointment start date
Ability to communicate and to collaborate with other members of the group and of the collaboration
A good record of past research articles, presentations at conferences, experimental notes and/or contributions to peer reviewed papers, in accordance with the level of the candidate
Knowledge of Linux environment and coding in C/C++/Fortran or a similar language, experience with software
Experience with GEANT4 simulations
Experience with data analysis is a plus
Postdoctoral Associate applicants: Must have earned their PhD within the past 4 years
Senior Research Associate applicants: Must have a PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics and at least 4 years of prior postdoctoral experience
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
Preferred
Experience with one of Jefferson Lab experiment is preferred
Company
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.09MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureAppalachian Regional Commission
2025-01-16Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.59M
2024-02-15Grant· $0.45M
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