CEBAF Experimental Physics Postdoc: Research & Hall Ops

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab); Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) invites applications for a CEBAF experimental physics postdoctoral fellow. The role blends original data analysis with support for in-hall operations and collaboration on new science proposals.

The position is a 2-year term, offered relocation assistance, and requires a Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear or Particle Physics. Collaboration with CEBAF staff and users is central.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge in relevant scientific data collection and analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a diverse group of scientists.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment.
• Technically skilled with nuclear physics detectors and/or with codes required for nuclear physics data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in collaboration with CEBAF experimental physics scientists.
• Support hall operations by performing tasks such as run coordinator, shift work and data quality monitor.
• Prepare publications and present results at collaboration meetings and conferences.
• Develop and co-lead an experimental program and work on new science proposals.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Nuclear physics detectors

Scientific programming

Education

Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear or Particle Physics

Job description

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) invites applications for a CEBAF experimental physics postdoctoral fellow. The role blends original data analysis with support for in-hall operations and collaboration on new science proposals.

The position is a 2-year term, offered relocation assistance, and requires a Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear or Particle Physics. Collaboration with CEBAF staff and users is central.