Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Neutrino Physics Group, Dept. of Physics, College of Arts & Science

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Job Overview

The Experimental Neutrino Physics Group at the Department of Physics within the University of Cincinnati's College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position centered on data analysis using advanced fitting methods, and the development of state-of-the-art Deep Learning-based particle identification and reconstruction tools for the DUNE and NOvA neutrino experiments. The position is expected to begin August 15, 2026.

Research at the Experimental Neutrino Physics Group at the University of Cincinnati focuses on searches for Beyond the Standard Model (BSM) oscillations and advanced particle identification and reconstruction techniques. The group members hold leading roles on the DUNE and NOvA experiments, and are contributing to the construction and installation of the DUNE Far Detectors through deployment of a Cold Electronics Quality Control Testing facility.

Further, the Department's High-Energy Physics group has active programs in both experimental and theoretical research, with experimental efforts including the BELLE, BELLE II, and LHCb Intensity Frontier experiments, and theoretical efforts focused on flavor physics and dark matter.

The selected candidate will be expected to, under direct supervision, make substantial contributions to research on DUNE and NOvA, with potential opportunities including DUNE BSM studies with advanced fitting methods, improved Machine Learning reconstruction tools for both DUNE and NOvA applications, and leadership of the Cincinnati DUNE Cold Electronics Testing during DUNE Far Detector installation. The candidate will be expected to work with applications of machine learning algorithms and/or advanced statistical and computational methods to particle physics problems.

This position will be preferably based at the University of Cincinnati.

Essential Functions

• Duties will be focused on the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) and the NuMI Off-Axis Electron Neutrino Appearance (NOvA) Experiment.
• Will conduct research in experimental particle physics centered on Data Analysis for the DUNE and NOvA neutrino experiments;
• Will take a leadership role on coordination of DUNE's Cold Electronics Quality Control Testing.
• Assist in manuscript writing and presentation of research results.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral Degree in Physics or a closely related area;
• Academic research background in analysis of Experimental High Energy Physics data sets.

Application Process

Interested candidates should create an Applicant profile and submit an online application.

Please upload:

• A cover letter with no more than one page;
• A current curriculum vitae including a list of publications (if applicable);
• A statement describing research interests.

Please use the Additional Documents option as needed for these documents.

Applicants should arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent separately to ucphysics.edu. All applicants will also complete a Team Culture statement as part of the application process.

Review of applications will begin on June 28, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should contact Prof. Alex Sousa (alex.sousa) for more information on the position.

Compensation and Benefits

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