Research Associate in Physics
About The Position
The Department of Physics at the University of Virginia is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to work in nuclear and particle physics experiments, as well as instrumentation research and development for future experiments. The successful candidate is expected to play a leading role in the staging, running, and data analysis of the MOLLER experiment at Jefferson Lab. The main activities will include the installation and commissioning of the Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) tracker for the MOLLER experiment. Furthermore, the candidate will participate in the construction, installation and operation of GEM based Transition Radiation Detectors (TRD) in the Glue-X experiment in Jefferson lab Hall D. In addition, the selected candidate will contribute to research and development activities related to GEM detectors. Responsibilities will also include mentoring graduate and undergraduate students engaged in these projects.
Requirements
- PhD in experimental nuclear physics, experimental high energy physics, or related field by the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with detector development and data acquisition systems is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Play a leading role in the staging, running, and data analysis of the MOLLER experiment at Jefferson Lab.
- Installation and commissioning of the Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) tracker for the MOLLER experiment.
- Participate in the construction, installation and operation of GEM based Transition Radiation Detectors (TRD) in the Glue-X experiment in Jefferson lab Hall D.
- Contribute to research and development activities related to GEM detectors.
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students engaged in these projects.
Benefits
- A competitive salary and benefits package is offered at UVA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
