[Cugapost] Research scientist position at the University of Virginia

[Lorelei Chopard]

*Research Scientist*

*Experimental Nuclear and Particle Physics*

The Department of Physics at the University of Virginia invites 
applications from qualified candidates for a research scientist position 
in the area of experimental nuclear and particle physics working with 
the solid polarized target group. The position will be supported by a 
Department of Energy research contract and the appointment is subject to 
the availability of funds. The activity that the candidate will 
undertake may require that they spend a considerable amount of time at 
Jefferson Lab in Newport News, VA. This is a one year appointment; 
however appointments may be renewed for additional one- or two-year 
extensions, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

The qualified candidate will have:
- A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in experimental nuclear or particle 
physics and at least 2 years in a postdoctoral position at the time of 
application.
- Demonstrated experience with the principles and operation of solid 
polarized targets, both in the lab and in spin structure measurements.
- A background and an understanding of techniques to enhance the tensor 
polarization of deuteron targets.
- Experience with the preparation of experimental proposals to a 
national lab Program Advisory Committee.
- Experience supervising students at both the undergraduate and graduate 
levels.
- Experience leading and managing research projects independently.

In addition, the qualified candidate must possess strong interpersonal 
skills and be able to develop new experiments and support the 
interpretation and publishing of results from existing experiments.

To apply, please submit a candidate profile on-line through Jobs at UVa 
(https://jobs.virginia.edu); and electronically attach the following: a 
cover letter, curriculum vitae and the contact information for three 
professional references; search on posting number 0613676.

Review of applications will begin on March 11, 2014; however, the 
position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to:
Res. Prof. Donal Day, dbd at virginia.edu <mailto:dbd at virginia.edu>.

Questions regarding the Candidate Profile process or Jobs at UVA should be 
directed to:
Tammie Shifflett
434-924-6565
tms4t at Virginia.EDU <mailto:tms4t at Virginia.EDU>

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to 
making a final offer of employment.

The University of Virginia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity 
employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Women, 
Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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