The Medium Energy Physics Group at the Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory (TUNL) and in the department of Physics at Duke University invites applications for a Research Scientist position. The group has research interests which include studies of nucleon structure at the High Intensity Gamma Source (HIGS) facility at the Duke University Free Electron Laser Laboratory and at Jefferson Lab in Newport News, Virginia, e.g. a precise measurement of the proton charge radius in Hall B at Jefferson Lab; studies of transverse-momentum-dependent parton distribution functions (TMD) employing polarized 3He, and polarized NH3 targets, and the newly proposed Solenoidal Large Intensity Device (SoLID) in Hall A with a 12-GeV CEBAF at Jefferson Lab; and a double-polarization Compton scattering experiment from a polarized 3He target at HIGS to extract neutron spin polarizabilities. The group is also actively involved in the development of TMD physics at a future electron-ion collider, and has been engaged in studies of fundamental symmetries, e.g. the neutron electric dipole moment experiment, and tabletop experiments searching for new spin-dependent forces.

We are looking for candidates who can make creative and important contributions to our program and also help lead the program of the group. A PhD in experimental nuclear or particle physics or related fields is required as well as a few years of experience as a postdoctoral research associate. The successful candidate will be stationed at Duke University, but must be willing to travel regularly to Jefferson Lab located in Newport News, Virginia.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of research interests, and should have three letters of recommendation sent through AcademicJobsOnline.org, Duke-Physics-RSME [#4834]. For questions about the position, please contact Professor Haiyan Gao (gao@phy.duke.edu).

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