Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Laboratory for Nuclear Science (LNS)

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Position ID:MIT-Laboratory for Nuclear Science (LNS)-HPG_MILNER [#21100]
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Upton, New York 11973, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Areas: Physics / Experimental Particle Physics, Nuclear & Particle Experiment
Appl Deadline:2022/04/01 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/02/02, finished 2022/10/08)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Laboratory for Nuclear Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the development of a polarized He3 ion source for RHIC/EIC and He3 polarimetry at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY. The BNL-MIT collaboration is using metastability exchange optical pumping at high field to polarize He3 atoms which are injected into an extended configuration of the existing Electron Beam Ionization Source (EBIS). Fully stripped, polarized He3++ ions will be extracted from the EBIS, accelerated to 6 MeV energy and their nuclear polarization measured in a scattering experiment of known analyzing power. Subsequently, polarized He3 ions will be accelerated and injected into RHIC. Candidates should have experience in the design, construction, operation of experimental equipment, data acquisition system and data analysis.

Review of applications will begin at the time of receipt, and the position will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply by April 1, 2022. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a brief statement of research interests and experience, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent electronically.

All material should be sent electronically.

Any questions should also be directed to Prof. Milner (milner@mit.edu).

The appointment will initially be for one year, and may be renewed for additional one- ‐year increments contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

Job Requirements: Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in physics, preferably experimental nuclear or particle physics.

MIT requires COVID-19 vaccination for all MIT employees who will have an on-campus presence. Individuals may request exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information may be found at: https://now.mit.edu

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.


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Further Info:
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Prof. Richard G. Milner
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307