Postdoc: Electron-Nucleus Scattering Phenomenology

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Nuclear Science Division invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to develop an inclusive electron-nucleus scattering cross section model, focusing on nucleon-nucleon short-range correlations (SRCs).

The successful candidate will bridge precision experimental data and modern theory, collaborating with the RNC and Nuclear Theory Group, and contribute to calculations relevant for Jefferson Lab and the EIC.

Qualifications

• PhD in theoretical or experimental nuclear/particle physics, or a related field.
• Strong background in nuclear structure, electron-scattering theory/experiment, or global data analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in scientific computing and code development.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate calculations of quasielastic and deep-inelastic scattering into a unified framework for modeling electron-nucleus cross-sections.
• Develop, test, document, and maintain scientific software for modeling, global fitting, uncertainty quantification, and data interpretation.
• Explore applications of the framework to current and future measurements.
• Interpret results and disseminate findings through publications, reports, talks, and conferences.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative research environment consistent with Berkeley Lab's values.

Skills

Scientific computing

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Education

PhD in nuclear/particle physics or related field

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Nuclear Science Division invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to develop an inclusive electron-nucleus scattering cross section model, focusing on nucleon-nucleon short-range correlations (SRCs).

The successful candidate will bridge precision experimental data and modern theory, collaborating with the RNC and Nuclear Theory Group, and contribute to calculations relevant for Jefferson Lab and the EIC.