Postdoctoral Fellow, Physics (Nuclear / Precision Measurement)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Physics specializing in nuclear and precision measurement at Indiana University, Bloomington. The successful candidate will work with a team addressing key questions in nuclear physics and related fields, utilizing local facilities for advanced research.

Candidates should have a PhD in experimental subatomic physics, along with experience in leading-edge research. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to major projects within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of training in a PhD in experimental subatomic physics or precision measurement is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments addressing fundamental questions in nuclear and particle physics.
• Participate in various ongoing research projects in astrophysics and cosmology.

Education

PhD in experimental subatomic physics or precision measurement

Job description

Posting Details

Position Details

Title

Postdoctoral Fellow, Physics (Nuclear / Precision Measurement)

Appointment Status

Non-Tenure Track

Department

IU Bloomington Center for Exploration of Energy & Matter

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

The IU experimental nuclear physics group has an active program addressing fundamental questions in nuclear physics, particle physics, and astrophysics/cosmology. Group members are leaders in a wide range of experiments, including: investigations of the flavor and spin structure of the nucleon (STAR at RHIC, Belle II at KEK); studies of parity and time reversal violation between nucleons (NIST, SNS, LANSCE, JPARC, JLAB, FRM); measurements of neutrino properties (Fermilab, SNS, SURF, LNGS); neutron decay and neutron interferometry (NIST, LANSCE, SNS, ISIS, ILL); and searches for possible exotic spin‑dependent interactions. The group is part of the Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter (CEEM) at IU, which also includes research in theoretical nuclear physics, condensed matter, and radiation effects studies. Group members include professional staff in electronics, mechanical engineering, cryogenic design, and machinists, as well as graduate and undergraduate students. Local facilities include a low‑energy neutron source (LENS) available for neutron detector development and testing, high‑bay facilities for large‑scale fabrication, professional and student machine shops, a polarized 3He lab, a dilution refrigerator, and a vibration isolated lab for weak force measurement. The laboratory possesses infrastructure on a scale which enables us to make major hardware contributions to experiments. Opportunities are available on all major research projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Indiana University is an equal‑opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Basic Qualifications

At least 3 years of training in a PhD in experimental subatomic physics or precision measurement is required.

Department Contact for Questions

Professor Walter Pettus ([e-mail])

Application Information

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31263. Positions are regularly available, and this search will remain open; applications will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates are encouraged to reach out to the search chair or other faculty to inquire about particular needs and timelines. The search chair is Professor Walter Pettus, Department of Physics, Indiana University – IU Center for Exploration of Energy & Matter (CEEM), MES Hall, 2401 N Milo B Sampson Ln, Bloomington IN 47408. Email: [e-mail]. Applications for postdoctoral positions are accepted on a continuing basis, and starting dates can be adjusted to suit the candidates.

Best Consideration Date

04/01/2026

Expected Start Date

07/01/2026

Posting Number

IU-101424-2025