Postdoc: Quantum Detector Tech & High-Energy Instrumentation

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physics Department at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will work with faculty in the UTA High Energy Physics group on the development of novel detector technologies and instrumentation concepts for future particle physics experiments.

The position provides opportunities to contribute to detector design, laboratory measurements, data analysis, prototype development, publications, and proposal development,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field by the start date.
• Experience with experimental research in high energy physics instrumentation, detector development, optics, electronics, quantum sensing, cryogenic systems, or related areas.
• Experience with data analysis, scientific programming, or simulation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and publish results.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students and collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in high energy physics instrumentation and detector development, including design, construction, testing, and characterization of novel detector systems.
• Develop, align, operate, and maintain optical systems for detector measurements (lasers, cryostats, microscopes, detectors, lenses).
• Construct and maintain experimental systems including vacuum, cryogenic, optical, electronic, data acquisition, and detector readout.
• Contribute to development and testing of quantum sensor platforms based on nitrogen-vacancy centers and related technologies.
• Develop and use simulations, models, and analysis frameworks to support detector design and interpretation of results.
• Prepare research results for publication and present at conferences and collaboration meetings.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in lab techniques, data analysis, and safe equipment operation.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, staff, and external partners to advance milestones.

Skills

Data analysis

Scientific programming

Independent research

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

The Physics Department at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will work with faculty in the UTA High Energy Physics group on the development of novel detector technologies and instrumentation concepts for future particle physics experiments.

The position provides opportunities to contribute to detector design, laboratory measurements, data analysis, prototype development, publications, and proposal development,