Post Doc Fellow-Pd Dir, BenElg

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Job Summary

The Caz-Rad Lab Group within the Nuclear Engineering Program at the University of Utah College of Engineering is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the areas of Radiation Detection, Dosimetry, and Radiation Effects. Mentorship is to be provided by the group PI, Dr. Edward Cazalas. Expectations for the position include publishing papers, co-writing grants, and managing an expanding research group. The position is expected to be 1-year, which is subject to funding.

Research projects include areas of advanced reactor power measurements, FLASH radiotherapy dosimetry, high energy x-ray shielding, and radiation damage to materials and electronics.

The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, which has been named one of the top 10 mid-sized American cities. The city is a thriving hub for innovation and the arts. Salt Lake City is surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, which offer ample opportunity for outdoor adventure, including nine ski resorts within an hour of campus. As a university, we are committed to supporting our faculty, staff, and students to lead balanced lives, while achieving success in their professions.

We aim to create a space that is safe and welcoming for all, and where all employees are meaningfully engaged and have equal opportunity to succeed.

The position includes general management and leadership of Caz-Rad Research Group, including mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students. Collaboration with on-going research is expected with contributions and leadership in peer reviewed paper publications and conference presentations. The position also expects the researcher to manage some of the ‘day-to-day’ items of lab management. This includes inspections, reports, meeting management, and reporting to the PI, additional responsibilities could be added as the need arises.

Teaching within the UofU Nuclear Program could occur if the program need arises and is mutually agreed upon.

Importantly, the researcher will support achievement of objectives and task of funded projects and perform the necessary in-lab research and report required to achieve deliverable in concert with others on the team.

A Ph.D. is required and must be conferred by the position start date in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a closely related engineering discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in radiation detection, dosimetry, and radiation effects.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at  or  or University Human Resource Management at  if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate…