The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to conduct first class research in theoretical hadronic and nuclear physics, and preferably in one of the following research areas most relevant to JLab’s science program, 

1.  Studies of strong coupling QCD on the lattice computing the spectrum, decays, transition form factors and multidimensional structure of hadrons;
2. Applications of effective field theories to nuclear and hadronic properties;
3. Calculations of nuclear properties and their electroweak interactions; 
4. Applications of scattering theory methods to the phenomenology of multi-hadron final states relevant for the spectroscopy program at JLab 12 GeV and worldwide; 
5. Applications of QCD factorization to observables sensitive to single and multiple dimensional hadron structures and their extraction from experimental data and first-principals lattice computation using QCD global analyses; 
6. Extensions of all such studies for a future Electron-Ion Collider; and 
7. Machine learning / A.I. and quantum computing for nuclear physics. 

The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to disseminate the research results through articles published in refereed publications, presented at conferences, workshops and seminars, and through submission of proceedings. More information about JLab and its Theory Center can be found at https://www.jlab.org/. Applicants must upload (1) a cover letter, (2) CV, (3) three letters of recommendations, (4) a statement of research interests, and (5) a publication list through the Academic Jobs Online post at this AcademicJobOnline (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26258). The applicant must also apply to Jefferson Lab's online application tracking system at https://www.jlab.org/job-openings (Job #13269). The deadline for applications is November 15th, 2023. 

Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As part of the JSA’s equal employment opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. 

JSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting @jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request. Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.