Postdoctoral Research Associate

Overview

The Polarized Target Group (Profs. Slifer and Long) at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for an experimental Postdoctoral Research Associate. Our group’s activities focus on the Spin Physics program at Jefferson Lab and other accelerators. We operate a Dynamic Nuclear Polarization Lab with full capabilities to produce and polarize the solid targets needed for this program. In the near term, our group will focus on the Jefferson Lab Azz and b1 experiments, which will probe tensor polarized deuterons to better understand short-range correlations and probe exotic six-quark quantum chromodynamic states in spin-1 systems, the Hall B Run Group C data analysis and polarized target installation, and the Hall C g2p2 experiment.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in this effort, but will also be encouraged to propose and initiate new experiments or to help develop new proposals using the polarized target. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. This is a one year appointment, which will be renewed for additional years contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

• Take a leading role in the Jefferson Lab Azz and b1 experiments, tensor-polarized deuteron studies, and related spin-physics initiatives.
• Contribute to Hall B Run Group C data analysis and polarized target installation.
• Engage with the Hall C g2p2 experiment and related activities; help develop experimental proposals and new ideas using the polarized target.

• PhD in experimental nuclear or particle physics by the appointment start date.
• Interest or experience in spin physics and/or polarized targets is an asset.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References
• Research Statement

Inquiries may be sent to Prof. Karl Slifer (karl.slifer).

The UNH NPG’s efforts are supported by the US Department of Energy under grant DE-FG02-88ER4041.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution offering extensive undergraduate and graduate programs. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast, with access to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. The University emphasizes a dynamic learning environment and values diversity and inclusiveness across campus communities.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location:

Durham

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