CUORE Upgrade with Particle ID (CUPID) Postdoctoral Scholar

About the role

The Nuclear Science Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the CUORE (Cryogenic Underground Observatory for Rare Events) and CUPID (CUORE Upgrade with Particle ID) experiments searching for lepton number violation and related physics. You will perform research and development on cryogenic calorimeters, associated detector systems, electronics, analysis software, and system layout for next-generation neutrinoless double-beta decay experiments.

Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of advanced cryogenic calorimeters and associated electronics for the next-generation neutrinoless double-beta decay search.
• Support the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms to improve cryogenic calorimeter performance and optimize data analysis.
• Perform data analysis, support operations, and maintain electronics for the CUORE and CUPID R&D experiments.
• Support the development of analysis software for neutrinoless double-beta decay measurements.
• Report and present results in professional settings, including conferences, collaboration meetings, and local Berkeley group meetings.
• Exercise independent judgment and contribute in an original manner at the professional level.
• Publish papers/reports in refereed journals and make oral presentations of your own work.
• Mentor students in their research at Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics, High Energy Physics, Astrophysics, Nuclear Engineering, or a related discipline within the last two years.
• Experience with AI, especially towards denoising radiation detector signals or optimizing analysis of physics data.
• Experience with nuclear instrumentation or radiation detection.
• Experience with programming and physics analysis.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to perform research independently and as part of a research group.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a research environment.
• Relevant publication record demonstrating proficient written and oral presentation of scientific results.

Skills

• Knowledge of analog and digital electronics design and testing for radiation detectors.
• Knowledge of advanced digital signal processing techniques.
• Knowledge of cryogenic systems and dilution refrigerators.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits , including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings through the UC Defined Contribution Safe Harbor Plan, with additional voluntary UC retirement savings options available
• 24 days of Personal Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year, plus sick leave and paid holidays
• Eight weeks of Postdoctoral Paid Family Leave for qualifying family and parental needs
• Opportunities to connect, network, and grow through the Berkeley Lab Postdoc Association , including social events, professional development, and scientific exchange
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where you can grow your research career and belong

Pay

Salary range: $6,643 - $7,145 (union‑represented position; salaries follow a step schedule based on post‑Ph.D. experience, starting at $6,643 or above).