Job Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Physics And AstronomyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Glimpse of the Job
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is searching for two Postdoctoral Research Associates to conduct research in experimental particle physics focused on CCI and current/future LAr detectors.
Opportunities to Contribute:
Conduct research and scholarship on detector design and commissioning, device testing, simulations, calibration measurements to include paper writing for CCI and current/future LAr detectors.
Participate in professional development and mentorship of students.
Facilitate experimental collaboration meetings, lab management, and experimental site coordination.
Attend seminars.
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Special Note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.
Position 1: Postdoctoral Research Associate – Detector Design & Analysis
Qualifications:
PhD in Experimental Particle Physics or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Physics analysis at the graduate level, programming.
Analysis group leadership, student mentorship.
Data analysis for HEP.
ML reconstruction, Geant4, software development, statistics.
Position 2: Postdoctoral Research Associate – Hardware & Electronics
Qualifications:
PhD in Experimental Particle Physics or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Physics analysis at the graduate level, prior hardware or electronics work.
Cryogenic commissioning, CEvNS experiments, LAPPD or SiPM work.
Data analysis for HEP, hardware and electronics.
Noble element detectors, DAQ systems, cryo-safety, optical detectors.
What You Need to Do
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Why Texas A&M University?
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is home to internationally leading research in applied physics, astronomy, atomic physics, quantum optics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, nuclear physics, and related areas. We offer our students a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree options. Many more students from all disciplines receive basic training in sciences in our state-of-art teaching facilities. Our department is committed to giving back to society through our extensive outreach program.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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