Field of Interest:nucl-ex
Experiments:MAJORANA
Region: North America
Job description:
The Weak Interactions/Astrophysics Team in Physics Division (P-23) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is inviting applicants for a possible post-doctoral appointment working on a search for double beta decay; a rare nuclear decay that can provide insight into the particle-antiparticle nature of the neutrino and the absolute mass scale of the neutrino. The successful candidate will contribute to the Team's efforts on the MAJORANA double-beta decay project, with an emphasis on data analysis. The Team is focused on completing construction of an array of Ge detectors at the Sanford Underground Research Facility at the former Homestake gold mine in Lead, SD and analysis of data from the array. The Team is also working on research toward reducing backgrounds in a next generation double-beta decay experiment. Within program constraints, the possibility also exists to participate in future research efforts in Dark Matter and neutrino oscillations.
Required Skills: The successful candidate must have a PhD in nuclear or particle physics and an experimental background in one or more of the following areas: Nuclear physics, particle physics, simulation and analysis of nuclear-particle physics experiments, low background counting, data acquisition. Ability for significant travel to the experimental site is a necessity. Demonstrated ability to communicate in English both technically and interpersonally both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to carry out independent and collaborative research.
Desired Skills: Skills in the following areas are desired for the successful candidate: experience with fielding experiments at underground facilities, experience in detector technologies commonly used in nuclear physics experiments, strong publishing record, familiarity with cryogenic systems, familiarity with germanium detectors, prior experience with weak interaction measurements, and advanced proficiency in software tools and programming languages commonly associated with nuclear/particle physics experiments.
Education: A Ph.D. in nuclear or particle physics completed within the last five years is required at or near the time of hiring.
Notes To Applicants: For further technical information, please contact Dr. Steve Elliott (elliotts@lanl.gov or (505) 665-0068) or Dr. Keith Rielage (rielagek@lanl.gov or (505) 665-9622).
One should apply at:
https://jobs.lanl.gov
and follow the link for PostDoc opportunities. The vacancy name is IRC41796 “Nuclear Physics Postdoc”. Please submit a cover letter addressing how you meet the required and desired skills, a CV including a list of peer-reviewed publications and talks, and the names of 3 references. A current C.V. with the following categories is preferred: Educational background, degree dates, GPA with scale; Experience; Competitive honors; Relevant extracurricular activities; Invited presentations; Grants; Patents; Publications.
Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Marie Curie, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Richard P. Feynman or Frederick Reines Fellowships.
Evaluation of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
More Information:https://jobszp1.lanl.gov/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?page=/oracle/apps/irc/candidateSelfService/webui/VisVacDispPG&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&OASF=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&akRegionApplicationId=821&transactionid=620556062&retainAM=N&addBreadCrumb=RP&p_svid=41796&p_spid=1931219&oapc=6&oas=NWSDNriaZszyB2ARUCTPYQ..
Experiments:MAJORANA
Region: North America
Job description:
The Weak Interactions/Astrophysics Team in Physics Division (P-23) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is inviting applicants for a possible post-doctoral appointment working on a search for double beta decay; a rare nuclear decay that can provide insight into the particle-antiparticle nature of the neutrino and the absolute mass scale of the neutrino. The successful candidate will contribute to the Team's efforts on the MAJORANA double-beta decay project, with an emphasis on data analysis. The Team is focused on completing construction of an array of Ge detectors at the Sanford Underground Research Facility at the former Homestake gold mine in Lead, SD and analysis of data from the array. The Team is also working on research toward reducing backgrounds in a next generation double-beta decay experiment. Within program constraints, the possibility also exists to participate in future research efforts in Dark Matter and neutrino oscillations.
Required Skills: The successful candidate must have a PhD in nuclear or particle physics and an experimental background in one or more of the following areas: Nuclear physics, particle physics, simulation and analysis of nuclear-particle physics experiments, low background counting, data acquisition. Ability for significant travel to the experimental site is a necessity. Demonstrated ability to communicate in English both technically and interpersonally both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to carry out independent and collaborative research.
Desired Skills: Skills in the following areas are desired for the successful candidate: experience with fielding experiments at underground facilities, experience in detector technologies commonly used in nuclear physics experiments, strong publishing record, familiarity with cryogenic systems, familiarity with germanium detectors, prior experience with weak interaction measurements, and advanced proficiency in software tools and programming languages commonly associated with nuclear/particle physics experiments.
Education: A Ph.D. in nuclear or particle physics completed within the last five years is required at or near the time of hiring.
Notes To Applicants: For further technical information, please contact Dr. Steve Elliott (elliotts@lanl.gov or (505) 665-0068) or Dr. Keith Rielage (rielagek@lanl.gov or (505) 665-9622).
One should apply at:
https://jobs.lanl.gov
and follow the link for PostDoc opportunities. The vacancy name is IRC41796 “Nuclear Physics Postdoc”. Please submit a cover letter addressing how you meet the required and desired skills, a CV including a list of peer-reviewed publications and talks, and the names of 3 references. A current C.V. with the following categories is preferred: Educational background, degree dates, GPA with scale; Experience; Competitive honors; Relevant extracurricular activities; Invited presentations; Grants; Patents; Publications.
Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Marie Curie, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Richard P. Feynman or Frederick Reines Fellowships.
Evaluation of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
More Information:https://jobszp1.lanl.gov/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?page=/oracle/apps/irc/candidateSelfService/webui/VisVacDispPG&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&OASF=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&akRegionApplicationId=821&transactionid=620556062&retainAM=N&addBreadCrumb=RP&p_svid=41796&p_spid=1931219&oapc=6&oas=NWSDNriaZszyB2ARUCTPYQ..