POSITION POSTED: SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TWO YEAR TERM POSITION

SALARY RANGE: $51,500 - $77,300 (PD)

Hall D/GlueX is a new facility for high-intensity photon beam experiments at Jefferson Lab. The initial physics program includes the search for gluon excitations in the light meson spectra and precise measurements in Primakoff reactions. The commissioning of the facility is under way and the next beam delivery is scheduled for November 2015.

The Hall D postdoctoral fellow is expected to take part in commissioning and calibration of detector systems, as well as in construction of a new particle identification detector for Hall D, based on the DIRC technology.

It is also expected that the postdoctoral fellow will take part in the initial physics program and in developing new experimental ideas, along with the staff scientists and the user community.

Position Requirements

A Ph.D. in experimental nuclear, particle, or high-energy astrophysics is required. Experience working with particle detectors and in analyzing data is essential. Previous experience in photo/electro-production physics or meson spectroscopy using partial-wave analysis would be a plus.

The appointment will be made initially for two (2) years and may be renewed for up to one additional year. Applicants should submit a resume at the Jefferson Lab HR employment page, as well as have their CV including a list of publications and three (3) letters of reference sent by e-mail to Rachel Harris .

Mental Requirements

·Ability to comprehend, formulate, and communicate highly abstract concepts
·Ability to express or exchange complex ideas by means of spoken and written communication
·Ability to analyze and interpret complex data and develop models

Physical Requirements

·Ability to get across various locations on the laboratory site and access work areas
·Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods
·Visual capabilities sufficient to use computer workstations, read documents, and see safety alarms
·Auditory capabilities to hear safety alarms

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As part of the Lab's equal employment opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

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The "Job ID" is 11699.