Postdoctoral Fellow, Physics; Nuclear​/Precision Measurement

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Physics (Nuclear / Precision Measurement)

Non-Tenure Track

IU Bloomington Center for Exploration of Energy & Matter

Bloomington

The IU experimental nuclear physics group has an active program addressing fundamental questions in nuclear physics, particle physics, and astrophysics/cosmology. Group members are leaders in a wide range of experiments, including: investigations of the flavor and spin structure of the nucleon (STAR at RHIC, Belle II at KEK); studies of parity and time reversal violation between nucleons (NIST, SNS, LANSCE, JPARC, JLAB, FRM);

measurements of neutrino properties (Fermilab, SNS, SURF, LNGS); neutron decay and neutron interferometry (NIST, LANSCE, SNS, ISIS, ILL); and searches for possible exotic spin‑dependent interactions. The group is part of the Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter (CEEM) at IU, which also includes research in theoretical nuclear physics, condensed matter, and radiation effects studies. Group members include professional staff in electronics, mechanical engineering, cryogenic design, and machinists, as well as graduate and undergraduate students.

Local facilities include a low‑energy neutron source (LENS) available for neutron detector development and testing, high‑bay facilities for large‑scale fabrication, professional and student machine shops, a polarized 3

He lab, a dilution refrigerator, and a vibration isolated lab for weak force measurement. The laboratory possesses infrastructure on a scale which enables us to make major hardware contributions to experiments. Opportunities are available on all major research projects.

Indiana University is an equal‑opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

At least 3 years of training in a PhD in experimental subatomic physics or precision measurement is required.

Professor Walter Pettus (pettus)

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at  Positions are regularly available, and this search will remain open; applications will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates are encouraged to reach out to the search chair or other faculty to inquire about particular needs and timelines. The search chair is Professor Walter Pettus, Department of Physics, Indiana University – IU Center for Exploration of Energy & Matter (CEEM), MES Hall, 2401 N Milo B Sampson Ln, Bloomington IN 47408.

Email: pettus. Applications for postdoctoral positions are accepted on a continuing basis, and starting dates can be adjusted to suit the candidates.

04/01/2026

07/01/2026

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