Postdoctoral Research Associate – AI in Nuclear Physics
About The Position
The Brookhaven Physics Department focuses on exploring hot and cold QCD using the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) and the future Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). The sPHENIX Group within the department is crucial to the sPHENIX experiment at RHIC, which began collecting physics data in 2023. The group is also actively involved in developing the sPHENIX physics program, with a focus on jets, photons, heavy flavor, and quarkonium, as well as in the development of the future ePIC detector for the EIC. The Physics Department is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary team. This role involves collaborating with scientists from the Physics Department and BNL Computing and Data Science (CDS) to apply advanced generative AI, such as Foundation Models, to the sPHENIX experiment, with plans for future use at the EIC. The successful candidate may also contribute significantly to existing research activities, including the sPHENIX physics program and EIC detector R&D.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Particle or Nuclear Physics
- Clear and concise oral and written communication and presentation skills
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of tracking reconstruction and tracking performance evaluation
- Knowledge and programming experience in scientific Machine Learning
- Working knowledge of large-scale data processing
- Programming experience in C++, ROOT, and GEANT
- Working knowledge of Linux Operating System
- Experience in scientific and technical development towards the Electron Ion Collider
Responsibilities
- Research in applying cutting-edge generative AI, such as Foundation Models, to the sPHENIX experiment
- Perform physics analysis using sPHENIX data
- Collaborate with physicists and computer scientists on publishing research findings
Benefits
- Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and offers a comprehensive employee benefits program, with more information available on the BNL Benefits Program website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
