Postdoc in Neutrino Physics

About the role

The position is in the Electronic Detector Group (EDG) in the Physics Department at BNL. EDG has a long history in the study of kaon, muon, heavy flavor physics (Belle II) and neutrino physics. EDG physicists have major responsibilities in several neutrino experiments: the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) and its prototype (ProtoDUNE), the short-baseline neutrino program (SBN includes MicroBooNE, SBND, and ICARUS), and the reactor neutrino experiments (Daya Bay and PROSPECT). The EDG currently has twenty-five physicists at various career levels.

Responsibilities

• Physics analysis and simulation
• Develop and refine physics analyses of current LArTPC neutrino experiments, focusing on neutron-capture-on-argon tagging techniques, searches for supernova relic neutrinos, and neutrino oscillation measurements.
• Event reconstruction, energy calibration, and physics sensitivity studies with a focus on expanding science programs in DUNE Phase II.
• Hardware R&D and Operations
• Travel to SURF, FNAL, and CERN for DUNE-related service work and prototype work.
• Lead efforts in advanced photon detector simulation, detector and cryogenic readout prototyping, integration, and assembly, and perform cryogenic tests and efficiency measurement, in collaboration with lab scientists.
• BNL LAr cryogenic test platform upgrade and maintenance in collaboration with lab scientists.
• Communicate, prepare, and conduct presentations in a wide community of physicists, engineers, and managers at meetings and conferences.
• Document research results and publish papers in scientific journals.

Requirements

• PhD in experimental particle, nuclear physics, or related fields.
• A strong interest in experimental instrumentation R&D.
• Demonstrated experience with simulation and physics data analysis.
• Strong programming skills and proficiency in modern languages such as C++ and Python.
• Demonstrated ability to perform research independently and as part of a research group.
• Demonstrated track record of publication of research in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• Direct experience with photon detector technologies (e.g., SiPMs, light guides).
• Hands-on experience with cryogenic readout electronics.
• Familiarity with Noble Liquid detector technology.

Skills

• Experience with simulation and physics data analysis.
• Strong programming skills and proficiency in modern languages such as C++ and Python.
• Ability to perform research independently and as part of a research group.
• Track record of publication of research in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.

Benefits

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $80800 - $84000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

Pay

Initial 2-year term appointment subject to renewal contingent on performance and funding.

Schedule

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