Postdoc: Experimental Nuclear Astrophysics

Karlstad University; Jyväskylä; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Jyväskylä invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental nuclear astrophysics to join the Exotic Nuclei and Beams (IGISOL) group led by Prof. Anu Kankainen.

The successful candidate will perform atomic mass measurements at IGISOL facilities and contribute to method development for JYFLTRAP and MR-ToF-MS. The role includes participating in experiments at the IGISOL facility, presenting results at international conferences, publishing in peer‑reviewed

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in nuclear physics, nuclear astrophysics or related field.
• Experience with ion trapping and charged-particle manipulation techniques.
• Experience in mass spectrometry, preferably with Penning traps or MR-ToF-MS.
• Familiarity with production of radioactive ion beams.
• Strong background in nuclear astrophysics.
• Proficiency in computational methods and programming (e.g., Python) with data analysis.
• Mentoring of students or junior researchers.
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability to work in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform atomic mass measurements with the JYFLTRAP Penning trap and/or MR-ToF-MS at the IGISOL facility in JYFL-ACCLAB.
• Contribute to the development of JYFLTRAP/MR-ToF-MS and their application to decay spectroscopy studies.
• Participate in experiments at the IGISOL radioactive-ion-beam facility.
• Present scientific results at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervise students and summer trainees.

Skills

Ion trapping

Mass spectrometry

Penning trap

MR-ToF-MS

Radioactive ion beams

Nuclear astrophysics

Python programming

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in nuclear physics / nuclear astrophysics or related field

Tools

JYFLTRAP

MR-ToF-MS

Job description

The University of Jyväskylä invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental nuclear astrophysics to join the Exotic Nuclei and Beams (IGISOL) group led by Prof. Anu Kankainen.

The successful candidate will perform atomic mass measurements at IGISOL facilities and contribute to method development for JYFLTRAP and MR-ToF-MS. The role includes participating in experiments at the IGISOL facility, presenting results at international conferences, publishing in peer‑reviewed