Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

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About The Position

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas seeks a postdoctoral researcher or research associate in experimental neutrino physics. The successful candidate will contribute to the Experimental Neutrino Physics group's research program through software development, physics data analysis, and publication of research results, working with University of Kansas group members, Fermilab scientists, and collaborators worldwide.

The research includes developing techniques to reconstruct event topologies in LArTPC experiments, including neutrino interactions and BSM signatures, and developing techniques for analyzing LArTPC data to study neutrino oscillations from accelerator, atmospheric, and astrophysical sources and search for BSM processes. Work may span the life cycle of neutrino experiments, from experimental design, feasibility studies, detector prototyping and R&D through construction, operation, data-taking support, calibration, modeling, simulation, reconstruction, analysis, software development, publication and proposal preparation, editorial work, presentations, outreach, and career development. The researcher will also document, present, and publish research results and assist faculty in guiding graduate and undergraduate students.

The appointment is initially for one year and is expected to last up to four years, with annual renewal. A further extension may be possible depending on funding. The anticipated start date is January 15, 2027, or as soon thereafter as the position can be filled; the date is negotiable. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in physics.
• At least one year of experience in experimental particle physics or a related experimental field, during or after the Ph.D.
• At least one year of experience with experimental and computing techniques relevant to neutrino oscillation experiments.
• At least one year of experience in particle physics data analysis.
• At least one year of experience with algorithm development and C++ and Python programming languages.
• Effective communication skills, as evidenced in application materials.
• A Ph.D. must be in hand for appointment at the Postdoctoral Researcher title. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional acting appointments, not to exceed six months.

Responsibilities

• Develop techniques to reconstruct event topologies in LArTPC experiments, including neutrino interactions and BSM signatures.
• Develop techniques for physics analysis of LArTPC data to study neutrino oscillations from accelerator, atmospheric, and astrophysical sources and search for BSM processes.
• Conduct experimental neutrino physics research in collaboration with University of Kansas group members, Fermilab scientists, and worldwide collaboration members.
• Contribute to relevant stages of neutrino experiments, including design, feasibility studies, detector prototyping and R&D, construction, operation, data-taking support, calibration and alignment, detector modeling and simulation, event simulation and reconstruction, data analysis, and software development.
• Prepare research publications and proposals, contribute to editorial work, and present research results.
• Document, present, and publish research results.
• Assist faculty in guiding graduate and undergraduate students.
• Participate in outreach and career development activities.

What This Job Offers

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