Hall B Postdoctoral Research Fellow

About the role

The successful candidate will work closely with staff scientists to prepare and carry out experiments using the CLAS12 detector, contribute to detector upgrade projects, and perform physics analyses. Hall B offers extensive opportunities for physics data analysis with CLAS12 and for developing new experimental proposals. Current research topics include studies of generalized parton distributions (GPDs), transverse-momentum dependent parton distributions (TMDs), and hadron spectroscopy. A strong emphasis is placed on applying modern artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to data reconstruction, event selection, and physics analysis. The fellow is expected to play a leading role in the Hall B luminosity upgrade program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in nuclear physics using CLAS12 data
• Support preparations and running of experiments using the CLAS12 detector
• Play leading role in developing instrumentation and software for the CLAS12 high luminosity upgrade
• Present research at professional meetings and contribute to the scientific publication

Requirements

• Preferred: Experience with the operations of modern nuclear physics experimental equipment
• Preferred: Experience with modern high-energy and nuclear physics software tools
• Preferred: Experience with or interest in AI/ML techniques

Qualifications

• Required: PhD in Experimental Nuclear or Particle Physics

Skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of scientific data collection, data management, and data analysis methods
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Good programming skills (JAVA/Python/C++)

Benefits

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Living near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

Pay

The good-faith pay range for this role is $65,600 - $90,300 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

Schedule

Not specified