[Cugapost] Postdoctoral positions in the Theory Center at Jefferson Lab - A Message from Mary Fox

[Jodi Patient]

Dear Colleagues,
 
The Jefferson Lab Theory Center expects to have three postdoctoral research 
positions beginning around September 2017.  The position description is 
available at JLab’s website: https://www.jlab.org/, and reproduced below.  

Please forward this ad to potential applicants and your colleagues.
 
Best,
 
Jianwei



The Jefferson Lab Theory Center expects to have up to three postdoctoral 
positions beginning around September 2017 to join a program of research 
in theoretical hadronic and nuclear physics that motivates and supports 
Jefferson Lab experiments at 12 GeV and beyond.
 
This includes:
Calculation of the properties of light nuclei and their electroweak 
interactions;Studies of strong coupling QCD on the lattice and in the 
continuum to compute the spectrum, decays, transition form factors and 
multidimensional structure of hadrons;
The application of Effective Field Theories to nuclear and hadronic properties;
The application of QCD factorization to observables sensitive to single and 
multi-dimensional hadron structures (encoded in both TMDs and GPDs), and their 
extraction from data using QCD global analyses;
The application of scattering theory methods to the phenomenology of multi-hadron 
final states relevant for the spectroscopy program at JLab and elsewhere;and the 
implication and extension of all such studies for a future Electron-Ion Collider.
These positions are normally for two years, but outstanding performance may allow 
an extension to a third year. There are established networking opportunities to 
interact and collaborate with researchers worldwide to bring global experience and 
expertise to bear on extracting definitive physics results from the JLab 12 GeV 
experimental program. You can find more about the Theory Center by clicking on: 
https://www.jlab.org/theory-center.  A strong publication record in any of the areas 
of interest is essential, together with a PhD in hadron or nuclear physics.
 
Applicants must upload (1) your cv, (2) research interest and (3) publication list 
through JLab’s online application tracking system at Postdoctoral Research Positions.  
Additionally, 3 letters of recommendation should be sent on your behalf to Mary Fox 
at mfox at jlab.org by December 2, 2016.   While not required, applicants may also send 
a copy of application materials to Mary Fox electronically.  Applicants submitting 
application materials to Mary Fox without also having applied online will not be 
considered.
 
Position Requirements 
A PhD in an appropriate area of theoretical physics is a prerequisite, together with 
  a record of publications in leading journals and talks at workshops and conferences.
Recognized research program in theoretical nuclear and/or hadron physics that overlaps 
  with the JLab scientific program.
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
Physical Requirements 
Ability to get across various locations on the laboratory site and access work areas
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.