Postdoctoral Fellow: AI & Detector R&D in Nuclear Physics

Argonne National Laboratory; Illinois; On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois seeks a PhD-level researcher for postdoctoral work in nuclear and particle physics. You will apply modern AI methods to detector data and drive MCP-PMT R&D, including device characterization and QA.

You will contribute to the ePIC Barrel Imaging Calorimeter, support Jefferson Lab program activities, and engage with PRad-II and X17 experiments planned for CY26. Collaboration with a small, dynamic team is expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental nuclear or particle physics completed within last 0–5 years.
• Experience with AI methods for detector data in nuclear/HEP contexts.
• Hands-on PMT/SiPM/MCP-PMT bench characterization is a plus.
• Prior work on Jefferson Lab or RHIC experiments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• AI-ready data and analysis for the ePIC Barrel Imaging Calorimeter and our Jefferson Lab program
• Support for the PRad-II and X17 experiments scheduled to run in CY26
• Lead role in our MCP-PMT R&D program, with emphasis on device characterization and QA

Skills

AI methods in HEP

PMT experience

SiPM/MCP-PMT experience

Jefferson Lab/RHIC experience

Education

PhD in experimental nuclear or particle physics

Tools

PMTs

SiPMs

MCP-PMTs

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois seeks a PhD-level researcher for postdoctoral work in nuclear and particle physics. You will apply modern AI methods to detector data and drive MCP-PMT R&D, including device characterization and QA.

You will contribute to the ePIC Barrel Imaging Calorimeter, support Jefferson Lab program activities, and engage with PRad-II and X17 experiments planned for CY26. Collaboration with a small, dynamic team is expected.