[Cugapost] New Hall D postdoc position

[Lorelei Chopard]

A new Postdoc position is advertised, see

https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_jeffersonlab/external/search.do

The "Job ID" is 11699.

Regards,
Eugene

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POSITION POSTED:  SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TWO YEAR TERM POSITION

SALARY RANGE:  $51,500 - $77,300 (PD)

Hall D/GlueX is a new facility for high-intensity photon beam 
experiments at Jefferson Lab. The initial physics program
includes the search for gluon excitations in the light meson spectra and 
precise measurements in Primakoff reactions.
The commissioning of the facility is under way and the next beam 
delivery is scheduled for November 2015.

The Hall D postdoctoral fellow is expected to take part in commissioning 
and calibration of detector systems,
as well as inconstruction of a new particle identification detector for 
Hall D, based on the DIRC technology.

It is also expected that the postdoctoral fellow will take part in the 
initial physics program and in developing
new experimental ideas, along with the staff scientists and the user 
community.

Position Requirements

A Ph.D. in experimental nuclear, particle, or high-energy astrophysics 
is required. Experience working with particle detectors
and in analyzing data is essential. Previous experience in 
photo/electro-production physics or meson spectroscopy
using partial-wave analysis would be a plus.

The appointment will be made initially for two (2) years and may be 
renewed for up to one additional year. Applicants should
submit a resume at the Jefferson Lab HR employment page, as well as have 
their CV including a list of publications and
three (3) letters of reference sent by e-mail to Rachel Harris 
<harris at jlab.org>.

Mental Requirements

·Ability to comprehend, formulate, and communicate highly abstract concepts
·Ability to express or exchange complex ideas by means of spoken and 
written communication
·Ability to analyze and interpret complex data and develop models

Physical Requirements

·Ability to get across various locations on the laboratory site and 
access work areas
·Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods
·Visual capabilities sufficient to use computer workstations, read 
documents, and see safety alarms
·Auditory capabilities to hear safety alarms

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is an 
Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or 
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, 
national origin, ancestry, age, disability or veteran status or on any 
other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As part of the 
Lab's equal employment opportunity policy, we also take affirmative 
action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure 
that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently 
separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces, and 
qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and 
considered for promotional opportunities.


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