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<span style="font-size:18.0pt"> <b>Research Scientist<o:p></o:p></b></span>
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Experimental Nuclear and Particle Physics<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black">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. <br>
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The qualified candidate will have: <br>
- 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.
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- Demonstrated experience with the principles and operation of
solid polarized targets, both in the lab and in spin structure
measurements.
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- A background and an understanding of techniques to enhance the
tensor polarization of deuteron targets.
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- Experience with the preparation of experimental proposals to a
national lab Program Advisory Committee.
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- Experience supervising students at both the undergraduate and
graduate levels. <br>
- Experience leading and managing research projects
independently. <br>
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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.
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To apply, please submit a candidate profile on-line through
Jobs@UVa (<a href="https://jobs.virginia.edu">https://jobs.virginia.edu</a>);
and electronically attach the following: a cover letter,
curriculum vitae and the contact information for three
professional references; search on posting number 0613676. <br>
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Review of applications will begin on March 11, 2014; however,
the position will remain open until filled.
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Questions regarding this position should be directed to: <br>
Res. Prof. Donal Day, <a href="mailto:dbd@virginia.edu">dbd@virginia.edu</a>.
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Questions regarding the Candidate Profile process or Jobs@UVA
should be directed to:
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Tammie Shifflett <br>
434-924-6565 <br>
<a href="mailto:tms4t@Virginia.EDU">tms4t@Virginia.EDU</a> <br>
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The University will perform background checks on all new hires
prior to making a final offer of employment.
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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.</span></p>
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