Postdoc Research Associate for Studying Gluon Saturation with Baseline EIC Energies

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC; Upton (NY); On-site; USD 80,800 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits programs available

Job summary

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Upton, New York, focusing on gluon saturation physics at the Electron-Ion Collider. The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive physics program and work with advanced electron-ion simulations and detectors.

Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant field and have programming experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $80,800 - $84,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field required.
• Experience with physics simulations and event generators is essential.
• Strong programming and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in gluon saturation and small-x QCD physics.
• Implement gluon saturation effects into event generators.
• Present research results at meetings and conferences.

Skills

Programming skills

Experience with Monte Carlo event generators

Ability to communicate scientific results

Education

PhD in Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics, or a closely related field

Tools

ROOT

Job description

About the Opportunity

The ePIC group within the BNL Physics Department invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position focused on studies of gluon saturation physics at the Electron-Ion Collider. Reporting to Dr. Rongong Ma, the successful candidate will play a leading role in developing and carrying out a comprehensive physics program aimed at quantifying the EIC’s sensitivity to gluon saturation phenomena at the baseline beam energies. This work will involve implementing modern theoretical descriptions of gluon saturation into state-of-the-art electron-ion event generators, simulating collisions using realistic ePIC detector simulations, and evaluating detector capabilities to measure key observables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in gluon saturation and small-x QCD physics.
• Implement gluon saturation effects into event generators.
• Evaluate detector effects on observables sensitive to gluon saturation with ePIC detector design.
• Present research results at meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• PhD in Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics, or a closely related field.
• Experience with Monte Carlo event generators and physics simulations.
• Strong programming skills.
• Ability to communicate scientific results effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with deep inelastic scattering physics and familiarity with gluon saturation physics.
• Experience with ROOT and detector simulation frameworks.
• Familiarity with collaborative software development environments and version control systems.

Other Information

• Travel to conferences and workshops, including foreign travel, is expected.
• The position is a 2-year term, may be renewed for one more year depending on performance and availability of funds.
• Candidates must have completed all degree requirements by the commencement of employment.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE UPIV credential in accordance with HSPD-12 requirements.

Compensation

Salary range: $80,800 - $84,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits programs are available and can be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity

Brookhaven National Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities.