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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (Neutrino detectors)

Position Type:

Other Academic

Department:

LSUAM Science - PA - Particle - Lead (Thomas J Kutter (00012294))

Work Location:

0202 J.W. Nicholson Hall

Pay Grade:

Other Academic

Job Description:

The experimental neutrino physics group at Louisiana State University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher or senior postdoctoral researcher position to work on neutrino detector development and calibration tools for the next generation of large neutrino detectors.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include the design, development and optimization of detector hardware. Prototyping of detector components and calibration tools will be required to validate the design and evaluate the performance. The candidate will also have the opportunity to work on neutrino data analysis and perform studies of neutrinos from astro-physical sources with large underground neutrino experiments. Additional duties include assisting in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students. The researcher is expected to assist with documentation of research findings and preparation of manuscripts for publication in the refereed journals and attend professional meetings to present results of this research. Senior postdoctoral researcher will lead research and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.

Minimum qualifications: PhD in particle or nuclear physics or related disciplines. Senior level also requires 3 years of related postgraduate experience.

Preferred qualifications: Candidates should have expertise in particle detector hardware, experience with data analysis and strong programming skills in C++ or Python.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach ALL documents under the Resume/CV section of your application. Provide a cover letter, CV, statement of research interest and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

Official transcripts are required prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Thomas Kutter at 225-578-8310 or kutter@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

December 9, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

N

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HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.