Postdoc: SRC-Focused Electron-Nucleus Scattering

Physics World; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Science Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to develop an inclusive electron-nucleus scattering cross section model with a focus on nucleon-nucleon short-range correlations (SRCs) and to connect theory with experimental data from Jefferson Lab and future EIC.

This joint appointment between the RNC experimental group and the Nuclear Theory Group offers flexibility to be hosted in either group and to pursue complementary independent

Qualifications

• PhD in nuclear or particle physics required or related field.
• Strong background in nuclear structure, electron scattering, or global data analysis.
• Proven scientific computing and code development experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate calculations of quasielastic and deep-inelastic scattering into a unified cross-section framework.
• Develop, test, document, and maintain scientific software for modeling, fitting, uncertainty quantification, and data interpretation.
• Explore applications of the developed framework to current and future measurements.
• Interpret research findings and disseminate results through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, presentations, workshops, and scientific conferences.
• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative research environment.

Skills

Scientific computing

Code development

Independent work

Collaborative work

Travel readiness

Education

PhD in nuclear or particle physics

Tools

Python

C++

Git

Job description

The Nuclear Science Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to develop an inclusive electron-nucleus scattering cross section model with a focus on nucleon-nucleon short-range correlations (SRCs) and to connect theory with experimental data from Jefferson Lab and future EIC.

This joint appointment between the RNC experimental group and the Nuclear Theory Group offers flexibility to be hosted in either group and to pursue complementary independent