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<span style="color: rgb(136, 28, 28); font-weight: bold;
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Position - Experimental Nuclear Physics</span>
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at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites
applications for a postdoctoral research associate in
experimental nuclear physics. The candidate will carry out
research in experimental nuclear and particle physics with the
Hall D GlueX detector at Jefferson Lab in </span><strong
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sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: inherit;" class="">with
the A2 Crystal Ball detector. At Jefferson Lab Hall D, the
UMass group is leading the approved charged pion
polarizability experiment, and the design and construction of
muon detectors for that measurement. At Mainz, the UMass group
has a leadership role in the spin-polarized Compton scattering
program, and measurements of proton spin-polarizabilities.
The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility
of an extension for up to two additional years</span></div>
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color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 15px;">Requirements:</b></p>
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experimental nuclear or particle physics.</span></p>
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Information:</b><br class="">
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68, 68);" class="">The home location for this position will be
at Jefferson Lab in Virginia, with occasional travel to UMass
Amherst and Germany.</p>
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68, 68);" class="">The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women,
minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
and encourages applications from these and other protected group
members. The Department, College, and University have a strong
commitment to diversity. </p>
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68, 68);" class="">To apply online, please go to <a
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Applicants should submit a brief research statement, curriculum
vitae and arrange to have the contact information for three
references. For questions or further information about the
position, please contact Rory Miskimen (<a
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68, 68);" class="">Review of applications will begin on <strong
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9, 2016</strong> and continue until the position is filled.</p>
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