[Cugapost] HALL A/C POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

[Lorelei Carlson]

POSITION POSTED: OCTOBER 30, 2018
SALARY RANGE: $54,800 - $82,000 (PD)

The Hall A/C postdoctoral fellow is expected to take an active role in 
the upcoming Hall A/C experimental program which includes experiments 
such as neutron skin measurements, charmed pentaquark measurements, a 
dark matter search, neutron spin asymmetry A1n and high Q2 nucleon, pion 
form factor measurements. The postdoctoral fellow will also work 
alongside users and staff scientists on the SuperBigBite and BigBite 
spectrometer systems that will be installed in 2020. It is also expected 
that the Hall A/C postdoctoral fellow interact with the Jefferson Lab 
user community in the development of new experimental ideas, and the 
analysis of data to publication.

Position Requirements

By the date of hire, the candidate must have successfully defended their 
doctoral
dissertation in experimental nuclear or particle physics. Experience 
working with particle detectors and analyzing data is essential, and a 
background in lepton-nucleus physics would be beneficial. The 
appointment will be made initially for one year and may be renewable for 
up to a maximum of 3 years. Applicants should attach curriculum vitae 
and arrange to have at least two reference letters emailed to Stephanie 
Tysor (stysor 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 on a computer for extended periods
• Visual capabilities sufficient to use computer workstations, read 
documents, and see safety alarms
• Auditory capabilities to hear safety alarms


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Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA/Jefferson 
Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring 
or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, 
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disability, or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by 
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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.