Texas A&M University, Physics and Astronomy
Position ID:
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate in AMO and Nuclear Physics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Boston, Massachusetts 02139, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2024/09/03)
Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Cyclotron Institute at Texas A&M University invite applications for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher in atomic/molecular/optical (AMO) and nuclear physics. This fully funded, up-to-three-year opportunity on the first study of parity violation in trapped molecular ions will begin on Feb. 1, 2025. The successful candidate will lead a team of two graduate students at MIT in commissioning a newly designed linear Penning trap (expected availability on day one) of the NEPTUNE experiment and demonstrate the molecular state preparation using existing lasers under the guidance of local laser experts [years ~1-2]. The postdoctoral researcher will thereafter [~years 2-3] move and commission the experiment at the Texas A&M Cyclotron Institute with one to two additional graduate students for the first measurements on short-lived molecular ions. Details on our measurement technique can be found in Phys. Rev. Lett. 133, 033003 (2024). The researcher will have the opportunity to contribute to a new cutting-edge experiment aimed at unraveling some of the big open questions in physics, collaborate with leading experts in AMO and nuclear physics, and publish the research in high-impact journals. Work Location: MIT in Boston, MA, USA, and Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, USA Requirements ● Ph.D. (or equivalent) in physics at the time of appointment ● Strong background in AMO physics ● Hands-on experience with Penning traps ● Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a track record of publications ● Ability to work independently and collaboratively ● Willingness to work first at MIT, Boston (MA, USA), for the first ~1-2 years, then at Texas A&M University, College Station (TX, USA), for the remainder of the three-year contract Additional Desirable Skills ● Experience in microwave or optical spectroscopy of molecules or SQUID-based amplifiers ● Programming skills in Python ● Leadership and project management skills Appointment and Benefits The appointment will be for one year initially, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years contingent upon satisfactory performance. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary with a cost-of-living adjustment for Boston and a comprehensive benefits package that includes ● health insurance ● optional dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance ● automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ● Accrual of up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month, plus an additional 12-15 days of annual paid holidays ● Free exercise programs and release time ● Free access to LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, plus limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more ● Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Application Instructions Applications must be submitted for position R-076647 at Jobs@Texas A&M by September 22, 2024, for full consideration. The review will begin on September 23, 2024, and continue until the position has been filled. Each applicant should submit a single pdf containing ● a cover letter stating a specific interest in this position with its work locations in Boston and Texas; ● a curriculum vitae, including a full publication list; and ● a research statement stating the personal research interests and plans for research (2-3 pages). After application submittal, each applicant will be asked to complete an online form to request three letters of reference to be submitted directly by the letter writers. If you have questions about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Jonas Karthein at karthein@tamu.edu. Information on the group’s working guidelines can be found at lab.karthein.com. Information on the Department of Physics and Astronomy is available at https://physics.tamu.edu and the Cyclotron Institute at https://cyclotron.tamu.edu/.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
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