Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Research Associate in Experimental Nuclear Physics

Meyer Entsorgung; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate or senior research associate position in the nuclear physics group of Prof. M. Boër at Virginia Tech. This role focuses on designing experiments for Double Deeply Virtual Compton Scattering at Jefferson Lab, requiring strong experience in GEANT4 simulations and data analysis.

The position is full-time, based in Newport News, VA, with a deadline for applications open until filled, aimed for October 2025 start. Candidates must hold a PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics and possess strong collaboration and coding skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics required by appointment start date.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with group members.
• Strong publication record and conference presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments to measure Double Deeply Virtual Compton Scattering.
• Develop GEANT4 simulations and make physics projections.
• Work closely with collaborators, postdocs, and students.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Research articles and presentations

Linux environment knowledge

C/C++/Fortran coding

GEANT4 simulations

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics

Job description

Job Description

The nuclear physics group of Prof. M. Boër at Virginia Tech is inviting applications for a postdoctoral research associate position or senior research associate position. The successful candidate will work on designing future experiments to measure Double Deeply Virtual Compton Scattering at Jefferson Lab, in Hall A with the SoLID spectrometer and in Hall C in a dedicated setup. Our group is currently developing GEANT4 simulations and making physics projections. The goal is to improve the design of the SoLID muon detector and to prepare a proposal for a dedicated experiment in Hall C. If the candidate has experience with data analysis in the GlueX collaboration, we will consider the possibility to analyze data in support of the Generalized Parton Distributions program. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with our collaborators, including other postdocs and students. The position will be based full‑time at Jefferson Lab, Newport News, VA. This is a limited‑term appointment ending May 2026 with no possibility for renewal. Review of applications starts immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Preferred starting date is October 2025. More information about our activities and group composition can be found on the group’s webpage: https://boer.phys.vt.edu

Required Qualifications

• All candidates must have a PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics by the appointment start date.
• Ability to communicate and to collaborate with other members of the group and of the collaboration.
• A good record of past research articles, presentations at conferences, experimental notes and/or contributions to peer‑reviewed papers in accordance with the level of the candidate.
• Knowledge of Linux environment and coding in C/C++/Fortran or a similar language; experience with software; experience with GEANT4 simulations; experience with data analysis is a plus.
• Experience with one of Jefferson Lab experiments is preferred.
• Postdoctoral Associate applicants: Must have earned their PhD within the past four years.
• Senior Research Associate applicants: Must have a PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics and at least four years of prior postdoctoral experience.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime.

Appointment Type

Restricted.

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience.

Hours per Week

40 hours - exempt position.

Review Date

September 29, 2025.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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