[Cuga] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position at the University of Massachusetts - a Message from Rory Miskimen

[Janet Prater]

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position at the University of Massachusetts


The Experimental Nuclear Physics group at the University of 
Massachusetts, Amherst invites applications for a postdoctoral research 
associate position.

The UMass group currently has three teaching faculty, three 
post-doctoral research associates, and five graduate students, with 
active research programs
at RHIC, Jefferson Lab, and HIGS.  We are looking for a candidate to 
support our effort with the A2 Collaboration at the MAMI accelerator, 
Mainz Germany.  The
candidate will participate in preparing and running Compton scattering 
experiments that utilize circularly polarized photons, a frozen-spin 
polarized
proton target, and the Crystal Ball.  These data will allow us to make 
the first measurements of proton spin-polarizabilities. Residence in 
Mainz is expected.  The
candidate will also participate in  preparations for the next PRIMEX run 
at Jefferson Lab, which is the precision measurement of the neutral pion 
lifetime,
and instrumentation development for Hall D at Jefferson Lab.  Candidates 
must have a Ph.D. in experimental nuclear or particle physics.

The appointment will be initially for one year, with possible renewal 
for two additional years upon mutual agreement and availability of 
funds. Applicants
should submit a resume, summary of research interests and arrange to 
have three letters of recommendation sent to:
Professor Rory Miskimen
Department of Physics
710 N. Pleasant St.
University of Massachusetts
Amherst MA 01003

or by email to miskimen at physics.umass.edu. Consideration of candidates 
will begin April 26, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.  
The Physics department
is committed in its effort to hire candidates who will enhance the 
diversity and gender balance of faculty, staff, and students.  Women and 
members of minority
groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal 
Opportunity Employer.