Field of Interest:hep-ex, nucl-ex, physics.ins-det
Deadline: 2017-12-15
Region: North America
Job description:
Our group at the University of Hawaii is collaborating with scientists from Sandia National Laboratories to develop a state-of-the-art fission-energy neutron imager in the interest of nuclear nonproliferation. Our goal is to transition from a small test instrument to a more complete prototype, capable of imaging a neutron source with vastly improved efficiently over existing techniques.
As part of the detector development program, we will be testing and characterizing various novel optical materials to determine their ability to selectively guide scintillation light from particle interactions.
In order to achieve our ambitious goal, we are looking to hire a postdoctoral fellow with a high energy physics, nuclear physics/engineering or electrical engineering background. This position will entail simulation modeling in GEANT, analysis using software such as ROOT, Matlab, Python, and/or FPGA firmware development to improve timing and triggering capabilities of the prototype detector. Detector development experience is highly desirable, including fast photodetector measurement and characterization, and modern electronics/PCB design and debugging. All candidates must be able to work well in a small team setting and will be expected to communicate their research in presentations, reports and publications.
The start date is January 2018 and is renewable on an annual basis.
Infrequent travel may be required to Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, CA.
Compensation is competitive with other notable institutions and will be based on experience and skill sets of the new hire.
For more information, please contact Andrew Druetzler at adruetzl@hawaii.edu.
Deadline: 2017-12-15
Region: North America
Job description:
Our group at the University of Hawaii is collaborating with scientists from Sandia National Laboratories to develop a state-of-the-art fission-energy neutron imager in the interest of nuclear nonproliferation. Our goal is to transition from a small test instrument to a more complete prototype, capable of imaging a neutron source with vastly improved efficiently over existing techniques.
As part of the detector development program, we will be testing and characterizing various novel optical materials to determine their ability to selectively guide scintillation light from particle interactions.
In order to achieve our ambitious goal, we are looking to hire a postdoctoral fellow with a high energy physics, nuclear physics/engineering or electrical engineering background. This position will entail simulation modeling in GEANT, analysis using software such as ROOT, Matlab, Python, and/or FPGA firmware development to improve timing and triggering capabilities of the prototype detector. Detector development experience is highly desirable, including fast photodetector measurement and characterization, and modern electronics/PCB design and debugging. All candidates must be able to work well in a small team setting and will be expected to communicate their research in presentations, reports and publications.
The start date is January 2018 and is renewable on an annual basis.
Infrequent travel may be required to Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, CA.
Compensation is competitive with other notable institutions and will be based on experience and skill sets of the new hire.
For more information, please contact Andrew Druetzler at adruetzl@hawaii.edu.