Postdoctoral Fellow (Multiple Openings)

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory • Berkeley, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Relativistic Nuclear Collisions Program (RNC) of the Nuclear Science Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is seeking outstanding candidates for one or more Postdoctoral Fellow positions.
RNC scientists have significant responsibilities and contributions in ALICE at the LHC, in the STAR and sPHENIX experiments at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, and at Jefferson Lab. RNC researchers are also active contributors to the development of the physics program for the ePIC experiment at EIC and are leading the design of the ePIC Silicon Vertex Tracker.
Primary focus areas for the position(s) include:
Contributions to the ePIC Silicon Vertex Tracker, through software and simulation work and/or hardware development
Data analysis for the ALICE or sPHENIX experiments
AI/ML research in support of RNC Nuclear Physics priorities

Requirements

• A recent Ph.D. in experimental nuclear or high-energy physics, or a closely related field at the time the position starts
• Experience with modern data analysis, simulation, and computing
• Proficiency in written and oral dissemination of scientific results
• Ability to travel to experimental sites, collaboration meetings, workshops and conferences

Nice To Haves

• Ability to advise and coach student assistants in research.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to one or more of the focus areas described above, and/or to other RNC experimental research activities
• Publish papers/reports in refereed journals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree