A two-year, career-focused postdoctoral position in low-energy experimental nuclear physics in the physics department in the Tennessee Technological University Physics Department is currently open for application. The position can be filled immediately.

This is a unique position that offers the applicant an opportunity to conduct research, with an emphasis on mentoring undergraduate research students and teaching one course as an instructor of record (IOR). It is ideal for anyone aspiring to find a tenure-track position at a university where prior experience as an IOR would provide them with an advantage.

The postdoctoral research work will be related to beta-decay and beta-delayed neutron emission studies using polarized beams and following resonant ionization. The applicant will also have the opportunity to work on developing a local ion beam facility. The research group that the applicant would join prioritizes undergraduate research by designing projects that can involve all undergraduate students from their first year to their senior year.

The applicant must have completed their PhD at the time of hire. Some knowledge in beta-decay, laser physics, gamma-ray spectroscopy, and radiation detector use and development would be an advantage. A cover letter, summary of past research activities related to nuclear physics (one page to a maximum of three pages), and a complete CV with a list of publications and contact information of at least two references who are familiar with the applicant’s work will need to be submitted as part of the application.

Please send the complete application material or any questions related to the position to Dr. Rajabali (mrajabali@tntech.edu).