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 Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The group has research interests which include studies of nucleon structure at Jefferson Lab, and at the High Intensity Gamma Source (HIGS) facility of TUNL located at the Duke University Free Electron Laser Laboratory, e.g. precise measurement of the proton charge radius (PRad-II experiment) in Hall B at Jefferson Lab; the transverse-momentum-dependent parton distribution functions (TMD) studies employing polarized 3He and NH3 targets, and the proposed Solenoidal Large Intensity Device (SoLID) detector in Hall A with a 12-GeV CEBAF at Jefferson Lab; the Compton scattering experiments at HIGS to extract the nucleon polarizabilities; searches of exotic QCD states. The group is involved in several 12-GeV experiments in various halls at Jefferson Lab, e.g., a precise measurement of the neutral eta meson radiative decay width via the Primakoff effect in Hall D at Jefferson Lab. The successful candidate is expected to contribute significantly to these research activities, especially to the PRad-II experiment and SoLID.

We are looking for candidates who can make creative and important contributions to our programs. A PhD in experimental nuclear or particle physics or related fields is required. The initial appointment is for one year, which can commence as early as January 2025. Based on mutual satisfaction and continued funding, the possibility for extension exists for two additional years. Applicants should submit a vitae and brief statement of research interests and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to Academic Jobs Online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28379/. The application site is open until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Prof. Haiyan Gao at hgao@duke.edu.

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