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Texas A&M University · 1 day ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate

College Station, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Texas A&M University is seeking two Postdoctoral Research Associates in the Department of Physics and Astronomy to conduct research in experimental particle physics. The role involves research on detector design, device testing, and mentorship of students.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct research and scholarship on detector design and commissioning, device testing, simulations, calibration measurements to include paper writing for CCI and current/future LAr detectors

Participate in professional development and mentorship of students

Facilitate experimental collaboration meetings, lab management, and experimental site coordination

Attend seminars

Qualification

PhD in Experimental Particle PhysicsData analysis for HEPProgrammingML reconstructionGeant4Cryogenic commissioningDAQ systemsStudent mentorshipAnalysis group leadershipLab managementExperimental collaboration

Required

PhD in Experimental Particle Physics or related field

Preferred

Physics analysis at the graduate level, programming

Analysis group leadership, student mentorship

Data analysis for HEP

ML reconstruction, Geant4, software development, statistics

Physics analysis at the graduate level, prior hardware or electronics work

Cryogenic commissioning, CEvNS experiments, LAPPD or SiPM work

Data analysis for HEP, hardware and electronics

Noble element detectors, DAQ systems, cryo-safety, optical detectors

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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