Deadline: 2016-12-05
Region: North America
Job description:
Assistant Physicist/Associate Physicist
Job ID: 828
Date posted: 10/04/2016
Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multipurpose research institution funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Located on the center of Long Island, New York, Brookhaven Lab brings world-class facilities and expertise to the most exciting and important questions in basic and applied science—from the birth of our universe to the sustainable energy technology of tomorrow. We operate cutting-edge large-scale facilities for studies in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, applied science, and a wide range of advanced technologies. The Laboratory's almost 3,000 scientists, engineers, and support staff are joined each year by more than 4,000 visiting researchers from around the world. Our award-winning history, including seven Nobel Prizes, stretches back to 1947, and we continue to unravel mysteries from the nanoscale to the cosmic scale, and everything in between. Brookhaven is operated and managed by Brookhaven Science Associates, which was founded by the Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University, and Battelle, a nonprofit applied science and technology organization.
Organizational Overview
Brookhaven National Laboratory is a nonprofit research and development institution whose purpose is to advance ideas and knowledge through a multidisciplinary program of basic and applied research. The High Energy Theory Physics Group has an Assistant Scientist / Associate Scientist position available on or about October 1, 2017.
The group has active programs in all areas of Particle Physics, including Standard Model and beyond and lattice gauge techniques. This is a two-year term position with the opportunity to progress through BNL’s scientific staff ranks based on performance. In addition to submitting your curriculum vitae through “BNL Careers,” please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via PDF to: nkelly@bnl.gov and cc. hooman@bnl.gov. The deadline for submissions will be December 5, 2016.
Under the direction of H. Davoudiasl, HET Group Leader, Physics Department.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: •Successful candidates must be capable of performing research work in theory and phenomenology of Particle Physics, in Standard Model or models beyond and/or in lattice gauge techniques completely on their own.
Position Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: •Ph.D. in Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: •Ability to do research work independently and meet deadlines. •Strong publication record and presentation skills commensurate with the level of appointment.
Other Information - Security Clearance, drivers’ license, use of private car, location, travel requirements) •Domestic/foreign travel is necessary to present/collaborate scientific research. •The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate grade level dependent upon depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills he or she brings to the position, as well as the amount of relevant experience.
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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