What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Researcher - Nuclear Physics position at Syracuse University?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job #
078224
Job Title
Postdoctoral Researcher - Nuclear Physics
Location
Syracuse, NY or Jefferson Lab - Newport News, VA
Pay Range
60,450
Pay Determination
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months' salary unless otherwise specified.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
Determined by Supervisor
Job Type
Full-time
Rank
Post Doc
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Physics Department at Syracuse University is soliciting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher who will work in Nuclear Physics experiments, including MOLLER and SoLID. The successful candidate will be stationed either at Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY or Jefferson Lab , Newport News, VA . The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal.
Qualifications
PhD in Physics.
Job Specific Qualifications
Responsibilities
The Solenoidal Large Intensity Device (SoLID) is a planned large acceptance spectrometer for Hall A at Jefferson Lab. A large number of experiments have been approved that will use SoLID. The main experiments are PVDIS (Parity-Violating Deep Inelastic Scattering), three SIDIS (Semi-Inclusive Deep Inelastic Scattering), and one J / ψ production experiment.
During the initial one-year appointment, the postdoc will help with simulations for the SoLID spectrometer and also for planned studies with a test beam or with hardware development. There will also be opportunities to work on the MOLLER experiment.
Physical Requirements
Not applicable
Tools / Equipment
Not applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter and 3 references' contact information.
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Quick Link
https : / / www.sujobopps.com / postings / 108349
Job Posting Date
02 / 28 / 2025
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Priority Consideration
Job Category
Faculty
Message to Applicants
Salary : $60,450
