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Postdoctoral Research Staff Member - Postdoc at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Field of Interest:hep-ex, nucl-ex
Experiments:nEXO, PROSPECT, PROJECT 8
Region: North America

Job description:
We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Staff Member in the area of neutrino physics. You will participate in up to two of the following experiments: nEXO double-beta decay experiment (LLNL is an Institutional Member), PROSPECT short baseline neutrino oscillation experiment, and  Project8 direct neutrino mass measurement experiment. This position is in the Rare Event Detection group of the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division.
 
Essential Duties  
- Participate in development of the nEXO, PROSPECT, and/or Project8 experiments.
- Perform independent research and develop solutions in support of the experiments.
- Publish results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences, seminars, and/or technical meetings.
- Attend collaboration meetings.
- Guide collaboration work and influence collaboration priorities.
- Effectively provide constructive peer review across a wide range of collaborator experience.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications
- Recent PhD in nuclear physics, particle physics, nuclear engineering, or related field.
- Background in neutrino oscillation, double-beta decay, and/or neutrino mass physics.
- Knowledge of radiation detector development.
- Ability to work independently on complex technical hardware and software tasks, provide in-depth analyses, and develop technical solutions.
- Proficient written, verbal, and organizational skills to effectively collaborate with widespread, international colleagues.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse set of scientists, engineers, and other technical and administrative staff.
- Knowledge of C++ and/or Python programming languages.
 
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with ROOT and/or Geant4.
- Familiarity with scintillator detectors, time projection chambers, RF frequency analysis, atomic or molecular beams, vacuum and/or cryogenic systems.

 

Pre-Employment Drug Test:  External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
 

 

Security Clearance:  None required.

 

 

Note:   This is a two-year Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years.  Eligible candidates are recent PhDs within five years of the month of the degree award at time of hire date.

 

About Us

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE).  LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance.  The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $1.8 billion, employing approximately 6,500 employees.

 

LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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