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Jefferson Lab · 20 hours ago

ECA Postdoctoral Fellow – Hall D

positionNewport News, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$64K/yr - $96K/yr

Jefferson Lab is a leading research facility focused on solving complex scientific challenges. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to study novel AI/ML techniques for hadron spectroscopy and contribute to the development of amplitude analysis tools for the GlueX collaboration.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to the physics output of the Hall D experiments and the GlueX collaboration in particular. Carry out the analysis of the data aiming at delivering publishable results
Explore and develop scientific directions and methods within the research project "Advanced methods for hybrid meson search". In particular, use artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques for amplitude analysis to tackle challenges in model selection and fit stability
Contribute to the development and documentation of new amplitude analysis tools, which can be used by the GlueX collaboration. Evaluate their performance on heterogeneous hardware (CPU, GPU)

Qualification

Ph.D. in nuclear physicsAI/ML techniquesData analysisHadron spectroscopyAmplitude analysisCommunication skillsTeamworkPresentation skills

Required

Ph.D. in an appropriate area of experimental nuclear physics
Ability to communicate clearly in writing (e.g. email, memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to his/her supervisor and others in the group
Ability to interact well with work group
Can represent work associated with specific projects at professional meetings
3 reference letters needed for this position. Please have them sent to Mark San Diego (sandiego @ jlab.org)

Preferred

Recognized research program in experimental nuclear and/or hadron physics that overlaps with the JLab scientific program upon hire
Experience with AI/ML techniques and data analysis
Experience in hadron spectroscopy using amplitude analysis

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

Company

Jefferson Lab

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Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is located in Newport News.
dateFounded in 1984
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Newport News, Virginia, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
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https://www.jlab.org

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (17)
2023 (12)
2022 (17)
2021 (9)
2020 (13)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$7.5M
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-03-14Grant· $7.5M
2023-08-16Grant

Leadership Team

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Gail Frayne, CPA, CIA
Chief Financial Officer
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Amber Boehnlein
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