Research Associate

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia invites applications for a Research Associate in CAS Physics and Astronomy. Under the PI's supervision, you will contribute to DOE-funded studies of flavor content of nucleons and nuclei, performing data analysis, simulations, and analytical calculations of physics processes.

You will prepare and share findings at meetings, conferences, and in publications; assist in training graduate and undergraduate students; and contribute to program evaluations and

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear and particle physics.
• Familiarity with compliance policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis, simulations, and calculations.
• Share findings at meetings, conferences, and in publications.
• Assist in training graduate and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to program evaluations or grant proposals.

Skills

Nuclear physics

Particle physics

C++ programming

Tools

ROOT

Monte Carlo simulations

Job description

Research Associate

Department: CAS Physics and Astronomy

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), this individual will contribute to research on the study of the flavor content of nucleons and nuclei funded by the Department of Energy. The employee will perform data analysis, simulations, and analytical calculations of various physics processes; prepare and share findings at meetings, conferences, and in publications; assist in training graduate and undergraduate students; and contribute to program evaluations and/or grant proposals.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience in nuclear and particle physics, knowledge of root, MC simulation programs, C++.
• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job Close Date: 08/23/2026

EEO Statement

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