Nuclear Physics Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Nuclear Physics Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The Department of Physics at Central Michigan University is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Experimental Nuclear Physics, with a start date of January 6, 2026
. The position will focus on precision mass measurements at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) and may involve instrumentation development and mentoring graduate students.

As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow you will:

• Plan and run experiments at FRIB, including time‑of‑flight mass measurements with the S800 spectrometer and Penning trap measurements with LEBIT.
• Develop and characterize radiation and ion beam tracking detectors and precision mass measurement instrumentation.
• Supervise CMU graduate students and develop your own experimental proposals.
• Collaborate with Drs. Alfredo Estrade and Matthew Redshaw on research projects related to nuclear astrophysics, structure and fundamental symmetries.

• Ph.D. in nuclear physics or a related field completed within the last 6 years (ABD candidates accepted if degree conferred by appointment start date).
• Demonstrated experience with nuclear physics techniques and data analysis.
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills.
• Strong interest in advancing knowledge in nuclear physics and astrophysics.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Experience with ion beam optics and simulations of ion beam transport.
• Experience with ion beam tracking detectors.
• Experience with ion trapping techniques.
• Experience preparing and running experiments at nuclear physics laboratories.

Please submit an online application together with a cover letter discussing your research interests and qualifications, a CV, and the names and contact information of three references. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Direct all questions about the position to Dr. Alfredo Estrade (
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) or Dr. Matthew Redshaw (
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).

Central Michigan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.