Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
The Wellesley College physics department invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work with Professor James Battat on particle detector development. The successful candidate would help lead the effort to design novel electronics for liquid argon detectors within the Q-Pix consortium. Wellesley is a liberal arts college with an emphasis on undergraduate education and research mentorship. The postdoc position carries no teaching responsibilities, but research mentorship of Wellesley students is expected. Wellesley collaborates closely with the high-energy physics group at the University of Texas, Arlington (UTA). A joint affiliation with UTA is possible and would provide access to collaboration/publication membership in multiple ongoing neutrino detection experiments (SBND, ICARUS, MicroBooNE), as well as opportunities to collaborate with grad students, postdocs and faculty members in the UTA group.
Requirements
- PhD in physics or an adjacent field at the time of appointment; or equivalent experience (e.g. graduate degree in electrical engineering).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with one or more of: pixelated detectors, cryogenic systems (especially liquid argon time projection chambers), electronics design and testing (including analog/digital/embedded systems), computational simulation tools (e.g. Geant4).
Responsibilities
- Research mentorship of Wellesley students is expected.
- Help lead the effort to design novel electronics for liquid argon detectors within the Q-Pix consortium.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Experience competitive wages ensuring your dedication is recognized and rewarded.
- Exceptional Benefits Package: Access a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and pre-tax saving benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, and more to safeguard your health and that of your loved ones.
- Commuting and Transportation: Enjoy the convenience of free parking on our picturesque campus, easily accessible from major roadways. We are also accessible via the MBTA commuter rail.
- Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacations, personal days, sick time, and holidays to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life harmony.
- Retirement Savings: Plan for the future with our retirement savings plan. Wellesley College contributes up to 10.5% towards your 403(b) plan for eligible employees
- Work/Life and Wellness: A hybrid work environment for select positions (additional details will be provided during the interview process), caregiving support through Wellthy, legal plan insurance, pet insurance discount and a variety of other resources including retirement planning, free onsite and virtual fitness classes and access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
- Professional Development: Enhance your skills and explore growth opportunities through continuing training and pathways for growth within our supportive environment.
- Tuition and Education Benefits: Invest in your education with tuition benefits, and access resources to navigate student loan forgiveness, reinforcing our commitment to your ongoing learning.
- Campus Privileges: Enjoy free use of our state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes, Library resources, and seize opportunities to attend diverse campus events that contribute to a vibrant community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
