[Cugapost] Postdoc position University of Manitoba- A message from Juliette Mammei

[Lorelei Chopard]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN SUBATOMIC PHYSICS

The University of Manitoba’s Particle and Nuclear Physics Group has an immediate opening for a

Postdoctoral Research Associate. The group’s research is focused on experimental studies of

fundamental symmetries. The program includes searches for physics beyond the Standard Model via

parity violating electron scattering -- the Qweak, PREX/CREX and MOLLER experiments at Jefferson

Laboratory (JLab) in Newport News, VA, USA. Additionally, QCD tests are pursued via studies of parity

violation in hadronic systems using low energy neutron beams at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) in

Oak Ridge, TN, USA – the NPDGamma and n3He experiments, as well as beta-decay experiments with

cold neutrons at the SNS. The group also participates in preparations for a neutron EDM search with ultracold

neutrons, to be carried out at TRIUMF.

The successful candidate will be based at the University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, Canada and is

expected to focus on and contribute in a significant manner to the parity violation experimental program at

Jefferson Laboratory. This includes running simulations, carrying out calculations, DAQ setup, and data

analysis, in the context of detector development. The MOLLER experiment aims to measure the weak

charge of the electron to a high precision; MOLLER is currently in the development phase and is expected

to start commissioning in 2018. The PREX and CREX experiments will determine the neutron radius of

heavy nuclei, an important quantity for understanding neutron star structure, heavy ion collisions, and

atomic parity violation.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in experimental nuclear or particle physics, ideally with several

years of graduate level hardware experience in one or more of the areas of particle detector design, data

acquisition development, or similar instrumentation projects, and will be proficient in GEANT4

simulations. The successful applicant must be able to enter and/or reside legally in the United States and

must be willing and available to travel to various research institutes for extended periods of time,

including to Europe, for beam tests. The successful applicant will be expected to travel to Jefferson

Laboratory for meetings and for extended periods to work on experiments and participate in data

collection, as the need arises. The initial appointment will be for one year, with possible renewal for up to

two additional years, depending on mutual agreement and availability of funds. The initial salary will be

commensurate with experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

The University of Manitoba is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are

encouraged from qualified applicants including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, people

with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the

further diversification of the university. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,

Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We invite qualified candidates to submit resumes, including three letters of reference and salary

expectations preferably by e-mail to: Wanda.Klassen at umanitoba.ca. Application materials, including

letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of “The

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy” (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be

provided to participating members of the search process.

This position will remain open until filled. For more information please contact

Dr. Juliette Mammei: jmammei at physics.umanitoba.ca

Dr. Michael Gericke: mgericke at physics.umanitoba.ca

University of Manitoba, Department of Physics and Astronomy, 30 A Sifton Road, 301 Allen Bldg.

Winnipeg, MB R3T2N2, Canada

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