Postdoc: Experimental Nuclear Astrophysics & Mass Spectrometry

Moventas Wind Ltd; Jyväskylä; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Physics at the University of Jyväskylä invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in experimental nuclear astrophysics, starting January 2027 for two years. The role is based at the IGISOL group, leveraging JYFLTRAP and MR-ToF‑MS within the JYFL-ACCLAB facility.

We seek candidates with strong ion-trapping, mass-spectrometry experience, and programming skills, capable of mentoring students and contributing to high‑level research, publications, and conference

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in nuclear physics or nuclear astrophysics.
• Experience with ion trapping and charged-particle manipulation techniques.
• Background in mass spectrometry, preferably Penning trap and MR-ToF-MS.
• Familiarity with radioactive ion beams and nuclear astrophysics.
• Proficient in computational methods and programming (Python).
• Mentoring of students or junior researchers.

Responsibilities

• Perform atomic mass measurements with JYFLTRAP and MR-ToF-MS at IGISOL.
• Contribute to development and application of JYFLTRAP/MR-ToF-MS for decay spectroscopy.
• Participate in experiments at the IGISOL facility and collaborations.
• Present 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 or nuclear astrophysics

Tools

JYFLTRAP

MR-ToF-MS

IGISOL facility

Penning trap

Job description

The Department of Physics at the University of Jyväskylä invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in experimental nuclear astrophysics, starting January 2027 for two years. The role is based at the IGISOL group, leveraging JYFLTRAP and MR-ToF‑MS within the JYFL-ACCLAB facility.

We seek candidates with strong ion-trapping, mass-spectrometry experience, and programming skills, capable of mentoring students and contributing to high‑level research, publications, and conference