What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Researcher position at sdbor-sb?
The Physics Department at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (South Dakota Mines) invites applications for a post-doctoral research position with its Particle Physics and Astrophysics group. The successful applicant will primarily work on the DUNE experiment. The successful candidate will play a key role within the DUNE photon detection consortium (PDS), working on the application of the power over fiber (PoF) technology for the DUNE Vertical Drift PDS. The candidate will play a key role in the development of a PoF assembly and testing center for the DUNE FD2 PDS at South Dakota Mines. The successful candidate will also be involved in the commissioning, operation, simulation, and/or data analysis of the prototypes of DUNE located at CERN.South Dakota Mines is located less than an hour’s drive away from Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), home of the DUNE far detector, the LZ dark matter experiment, and the underground accelerator CASPAR, as well as the MAJORANA Demonstrator. DUNE is a next-generation long-baseline neutrino experiment and is currently under construction at SURF.The South Dakota Mines Physics Department has a strong group focusing on underground physics experiments, with seven faculty collaborating on experiments on direct detection of dark matter, neutrino oscillations, cosmic neutrinos, ultrahigh-energy neutrinos and cosmic rays, and nuclear astrophysics, providing a rich environment for research in nuclear/particle physics and cosmology.The South Dakota Mines group is also involved in the analysis of a large amount of data produced by MicroBooNE, ProtoDUNE, and recently the group has joined the T2K experiment, providing the successful candidate with opportunities to lead publication of physics results on a short timescale.Starting date is expected as soon as February 1 of 2024.A PhD in high-energy physics or a related field is required. Preferred qualifications: 1) Experience with design, construction, and operation of particle physics detectors. 2) Experience with data analysis of high energy physics experiments.* Final candidates will be required to provide three letters of recommendation to Assistant Professor David Martinez *South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state’s second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There’s something for everybody!At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin December 01, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Please attach a cover letter, resume, research statement and a list of three professional references (include name, mailing and email address, and phone number for each reference).
