Postdoctoral Researcher in Nuclear Physics
1 month ago
Job Opportunity
The experimental nuclear physics group at Virginia Tech invites applications for a postdoctoral/research associate position. The successful candidate will work with the EXCLAIM collaboration, including scientists from various universities, to develop new techniques with AI/ML for novel studies of the nucleon's multidimensional partonic structure.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with theorists of the collaboration on event generators and analysis techniques, fits, databases, and impact studies.
- Contribute to the development of experiments at Jefferson Lab aiming at accessing new information on Generalized Parton Distributions (GPDs) from novel hard exclusive reactions.
- Collaborate with students and other postdocs on research projects.
- Develop and maintain software and databases for data analysis and simulation.
Requirements
- PhD in Experimental or Theoretical Particle Physics, Experimental Nuclear Physics, Hadronic Physics, or a closely related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Linux environment and coding in C/C++/Fortran or a similar language.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data analysis and/or running experimental simulations.
- Knowledge of phenomenology or modeling of GPDs or other structure functions.
- Experience with AI/ML computing techniques.
About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world. The university offers a diverse range of academic programs and research opportunities.
Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status.
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