Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Physics and Astronomy - UTK
- University of Tennessee Chattanooga
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Full Time
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Physics and Astronomy - UTK
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Knoxville, TN Full-time Research & Development
Posted on May 31, 2025
Job Description
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 Spallation Neutron Source at ORNL. 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 heavily involved in the polarimetry campaign for the Nab beta decay experiment, which is UT's area of responsibility. This work will include design and construction of a large area, low efficiency neutron detector, a new adiabatic spin flipper and performing a series of characterization measurements and systematic tests on SNS BL13 as well as the CG4B test beamline at HFIR. The successful candidate will be expected to also contribute to other group activities at SNS, and assist with supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.
The appointment will be initially for one year, with possible renewal for two additional years upon mutual agreement and availability of funds.
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 Spallation Neutron Source at ORNL.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will take a leading role in Nab beta decay experiment at the Spallation Neutron Source. The UT group has special responsibilities for a number of subsystems and measurement campaigns and the successful candidate will be expected to coordinate some fraction of those efforts. This will include interfacing with collaborators at other institutions and staff scientists at ORNL. The work will consist of design and construction of apparatus, taking data with neutrons, analysis said data and presenting it to the collaboration and the community at large at scientific conferences. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education: PhD in physics by May 2025
Experience: Working in large experimental collaborations, data analysis of large data sets.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Experience with polarizing 3He cells and analysis with modern tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Working at a large user facility
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: python, root/C++, Labview, Class IV laser operation, laser optics alignment.
Work Location
Oak Ridge, TN and Knoxville, TN
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range:
Anticipated hiring range: $60K - $65K (depending on postdoctoral experience)
Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions
For best consideration applicants should submit the below materials before May 15, 2025
CV
3 letters of recommendation
List of conference presentations and publications
About The Physics and Astronomy Department
The Department has an exemplary research record, with eight professors earning NSF CAREER awards since 2012, eight professors among the world's top two percent of physicists based on citation count, the award of the prestigious American Physical Society 2021 Bonner Prize, eleven APS Fellows, and four AAAS Fellows. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is Tennessee's flagship state research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates and a premier graduate institution with a number of nationally and internationally ranked programs and with national and international leadership in numerous fields.
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Knoxville , TN
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Knoxville, TN Full-time Research & Development
Posted on May 31, 2025
Job Description
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 Spallation Neutron Source at ORNL. 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 heavily involved in the polarimetry campaign for the Nab beta decay experiment, which is UT's area of responsibility. This work will include design and construction of a large area, low efficiency neutron detector, a new adiabatic spin flipper and performing a series of characterization measurements and systematic tests on SNS BL13 as well as the CG4B test beamline at HFIR. The successful candidate will be expected to also contribute to other group activities at SNS, and assist with supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.
The appointment will be initially for one year, with possible renewal for two additional years upon mutual agreement and availability of funds.
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 Spallation Neutron Source at ORNL.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will take a leading role in Nab beta decay experiment at the Spallation Neutron Source. The UT group has special responsibilities for a number of subsystems and measurement campaigns and the successful candidate will be expected to coordinate some fraction of those efforts. This will include interfacing with collaborators at other institutions and staff scientists at ORNL. The work will consist of design and construction of apparatus, taking data with neutrons, analysis said data and presenting it to the collaboration and the community at large at scientific conferences. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education: PhD in physics by May 2025
Experience: Working in large experimental collaborations, data analysis of large data sets.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Experience with polarizing 3He cells and analysis with modern tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Working at a large user facility
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: python, root/C++, Labview, Class IV laser operation, laser optics alignment.
Work Location
Oak Ridge, TN and Knoxville, TN
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range:
Anticipated hiring range: $60K - $65K (depending on postdoctoral experience)
Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions
For best consideration applicants should submit the below materials before May 15, 2025
CV
3 letters of recommendation
List of conference presentations and publications
About The Physics and Astronomy Department
The Department has an exemplary research record, with eight professors earning NSF CAREER awards since 2012, eight professors among the world's top two percent of physicists based on citation count, the award of the prestigious American Physical Society 2021 Bonner Prize, eleven APS Fellows, and four AAAS Fellows. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is Tennessee's flagship state research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates and a premier graduate institution with a number of nationally and internationally ranked programs and with national and international leadership in numerous fields.
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Knoxville , TN
Job ID: 481697861
Originally Posted on: 6/18/2025
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