Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

MSU Careers Details•East Lansing, MI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The FRIB Theory Alliance is seeking outstanding candidates for an FRIB Theory Fellow. The fellow will be hosted by the partner institution, Argonne National Laboratory. The successful candidate will conduct independent and/or collaborative research on theoretical nuclear structure, reactions, astrophysics, and/or fundamental symmetries relevant to the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). The FRIB Theory Alliance is a consortium of universities and national laboratories actively engaged in theoretical research in FRIB science. FRIB is a national user facility for nuclear science, funded by the DOE Office of Science and operated by Michigan State University. The FRIB Theory Fellow is a one-year appointment with the possibility of annual renewal for a maximum of five years. The initial stipend is $90k and this position has an annual travel budget of up to $5k. Additional funds will be provided for travel to FRIB. The FRIB Theory Fellow will be an employee of Michigan State University. The successful candidate must demonstrate great promise for high achievement in theoretical research relevant to FRIB science. Past fellows have a track record of moving directly into open faculty or permanent staff positions.

Requirements

PhD in Physics or related field
Must either hold a PhD or be on track to successfully complete their PhD before the start of the fellowship in 2027.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate great promise for high achievement in theoretical research relevant to FRIB science.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent and/or collaborative research on theoretical nuclear structure, reactions, astrophysics, and/or fundamental symmetries relevant to the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB).