The Fundamental Neutron Physics group at the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position in experimental nuclear physics. The successful candidate will have a prominent role in the group’s efforts in their neutron beta decay efforts at the SNS and NIST.

 

UT’s Department of Physics & Astronomy has an exemplary research record, with seven professors earning NSF CAREER awards in the past eight years, eight professors recently cited among the world’s top two percent of physicists (based on citations), and Professor Geoff Greene honored with the prestigious Bonner Prize in 2020. The University of Tennessee is a thriving research community located near Oak Ridge National Laboratory, with whom UT shares five joint institutes. Situated in the Tennessee Valley, the University is on the doorstep of the Smoky Mountains National Park.  

 

  

REQUIREMENTS:

 

The candidate must have a PhD (or satisfied all substantive requirements for a PhD) in nuclear physics and demonstrable experience with experiments at a major user facility.  The successful candidate will be expected to take the lead (including the supervision of graduate students) in some subset of the group’s efforts, to be negotiated.  Interested applicants can submit materials at http://hr.utk.edu/recruitment/ .  Please provide CV with list of publications and conference presentations.

 

The appointment will be initially for one year, with possible renewal for two additional years upon mutual agreement and availability of funds.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to: Dr. Nadia Fomin nfomin@utk.edu

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.  Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.  In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840