Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 5 hours ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate- Experimental Nuclear Structure, Reactions, and Astrophysics
Tennessee (TN)
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelOak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Nuclear Structure and Nuclear Astrophysics Group. The role involves designing, proposing, performing, and analyzing experiments in nuclear structure and astrophysics, as well as contributing to the development of ML/AI tools for nuclear physics applications.
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Responsibilities
Design, propose, perform and analyze experiments in nuclear structure and nuclear astrophysics at national and international accelerator facilities
Develop instrumentation and analysis techniques to support these experimental efforts
Contribute to the development of ML/AI tools for nuclear physics and nuclear data applications
Present results at scientific meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals
Contribute to the broader goals of the Nuclear Structure and Nuclear Astrophysics Group, specifically those related to the nuclear data efforts
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics or a closely related field completed within the last five years
Strong background in nuclear reactions, structure or decay
Demonstrated experience designing, running and analyzing experiments using in-beam charged-particle and gamma-ray spectroscopy
Published record using AI/ML techniques for the analysis of nuclear physics data
Hands-on experience installing and operating instrumentation for nuclear spectroscopy
Preferred
Experience merging and analyzing large data sets from state-of-the-art nuclear physics instruments
Experience using pulse-height and waveform data acquisition systems
Experience analyzing data from gamma-ray tracking arrays, such as GRETINA
Experience working with nuclear models and experimental nuclear data
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment
Effective written and oral communication skills
Familiarity with nuclear data needs in the areas of nuclear structure and reactions
Benefits
Medical and retirement plans
Flexible work hours
On-site fitness
Banking
Cafeteria facilities
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Contributory Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Generous Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Wellness Programs
Educational Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Employee Discounts
Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems.
Founded in 1943
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-09-21Grant· $4.8M
2023-07-27Grant
2022-03-14Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Arjun Shankar
Division Director, National Center for Computational Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brett Ellis
Division Director - Research Computing Support
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