Post Doc Fellow
Job Summary
The Caz-Rad Lab Group within the Nuclear Engineering Program at the University of Utah College of Engineering is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the areas of Radiation Detection, Dosimetry, and Radiation Effects. Mentorship is to be provided by the group PI, Dr. Edward Cazalas. Expectations for the position include publishing papers, co-writing grants, and managing an expanding research group. The position is expected to be 1-year, which is subject to funding. Research projects include areas of advanced reactor power measurements, FLASH radiotherapy dosimetry, high energy x-ray shielding, and radiation damage to materials and electronics.
The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, which has been named one of the top 10 mid-sized American cities. The city is a thriving hub for innovation and the arts. Salt Lake City is surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, which offer ample opportunity for outdoor adventure, including nine ski resorts within an hour of campus. As a university, we are committed to supporting our faculty, staff, and students to lead balanced lives, while achieving success in their professions. We aim to create a space that is safe and welcoming for all, and where all employees are meaningfully engaged and have equal opportunity to succeed.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit cazalas-group.org to learn more about our goals, research, and your academic/research fit.
Responsibilities
- General management and leadership of Caz-Rad Research Group, including mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students
- Collaboration with on-going research with contributions and leadership in peer reviewed paper publications and conference presentations
- Manage some of the 'day-to-day' items of lab management, including inspections, reports, meeting management, and reporting to the PI
- Support achievement of objectives and tasks of funded projects and perform the necessary in-lab research and reports required to achieve deliverables in concert with others on the team
- Teaching within the UofU Nuclear Program could occur if the program need arises and is mutually agreed upon
- Additional responsibilities could be added as the need arises
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a closely related engineering discipline, conferred by the position start date
Preferences
- Demonstrated experience in radiation detection, dosimetry, and radiation effects
Pay
$67,000 to $72,000
Schedule
Full Time