Postdoc Research Associate for Studying Gluon Saturation with Baseline EIC Energies

Brookhaven National Laboratory; Upton (NY); On-site; USD 80,800 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits program

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Upton to focus on gluon saturation physics for the Electron-Ion Collider. This role involves developing and implementing modern theoretical descriptions and conducting simulations of electron-ion collisions using ePIC detector simulations.

Candidates should possess a PhD in a similar field, experience with Monte Carlo event generators, and strong programming skills. The position is for a 2-year term, with a salary range of $80,800 - $84,000 per year.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience with Monte Carlo event generators and physics simulations.
• Strong programming skills.

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.

Skills

Programming skills

Monte Carlo event generators experience

Ability to communicate scientific results

Education

PhD in Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics, or related field

Tools

ROOT

Detector simulation frameworks

Version control systems

Job description

Position Description

The ePIC group within the BNL Physics Department invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position focused on studying 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, such as those based on the Color Glass Condensate (CGC) framework, into state‑of‑the‑art electron‑ion event generators. The candidate will simulate electron‑ion collisions using realistic ePIC detector simulations and evaluate the detector’s capability to measure key observables sensitive to gluon saturation. The position combines phenomenological modeling, software development, detector simulation, and feasibility studies.

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 for this position
• This position is for a 2‑year term and 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
• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $80800 - $84000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group
• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and believes a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive

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