Position ID: | MSU-FRIBTA-FTF [#19200] |
Position Title: | FRIB theory fellow |
Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
Position Location: | Various locations, United States |
Subject Area: | Physics / Theoretical Physics |
Appl Deadline: | 2021/10/11 11:59PM![]() |
Position Description: |
The FRIB Theory Alliance is seeking outstanding candidates for up to two FRIB Theory Fellows, to be hosted by a Partner Institution (listed below). The successful candidate(s) will conduct independent or collaborative research on nuclear structure, reactions, astrophysics, and/or fundamental symmetries relevant to the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). The FRIB Theory Alliance is a consortium of universities and national laboratories actively engaged in theoretical research in FRIB science. FRIB will be a new national user facility for nuclear science, funded by the DOE Office of Science and operated by Michigan State University.
The FRIB Theory Fellowship is a two-year position with the possibility of renewal for a maximum of five years. The initial stipend is $77k and this position has an annual travel budget of up to $10k. This FRIB Theory Fellow will be an employee of Michigan State University stationed at a hosting institution by mutual agreement. The successful candidates must demonstrate great promise for high achievement in FRIB science. Past fellows have a track record of moving directly into open faculty or permanent staff positions.
Applicants should communicate their interest to a specific hosting institution. Hosting institutions and host contact information are: Florida State University: Alexander Volya (avolya@fsu.edu)
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Amy Lovell (lovell@lanl.gov) University of Washington (Physics Department): Aurel Bulgac (bulgac@uw.edu) Washington University in St. Louis: Saori Pastore (saori@wustl.edu) Please apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19200. The application deadline is October 11th, 2021. Three reference letters are also due by this date. If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Phillips (phillid1@ohio.edu). MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. |