The Department of Physics at the George Washington University has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate in Multi-Probe Investigations of the Nucleon. The successful applicant will work with Prof. Evangeline J. Downie and other members of the Nuclear Physics Group. They will primarily engage in the Muon proton Scattering Experiment (MUSE), which takes place at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland. MUSE provides simultaneous measurement of elastic electron and muon scattering off the proton and investigates both charge states. This enables comparison of the cross sections and form factors, investigating two-photon effects and the proton charge radius in muons and electrons.
 

The selected candidate will provide on-site and remote expertise during periods of experimental running. They will lead aspects of the physics analysis of the experiment, engage in substantial analysis code development to ensure that the data taken is of the requisite quality, and participate in the publication of the physics analyses. They will also be responsible for implementing the MUSE data analysis software on GW’s high performance computing cluster to allow more efficient analysis. The selected candidate will participate in the training and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students performing analysis and contributing to experimental running. While their main focus will be on MUSE, they will also be able to contribute to the polarizability program at MAMI in Mainz, Germany in order to broaden their professional experience and network and support the experimental program there.
 

Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements for the award of a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field by the date of employment. Applicants with expertise in the execution and analysis of nuclear physics experiments will be preferred and are strongly encouraged to apply. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible extensions for a second and third year depending on satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.
 

To apply, please complete an online application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/112069 and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a statement of research interest. Three letters of recommendation should also be emailed to Prof. Evangeline J. Downie (edownie@gwu.edu); please add to the email header: Postdoctoral Scientist Letter of Recommendation
 

Review of applications will begin on July 15th, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
 

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.