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Vanderbilt University, Physics & Astronomy

Position ID:
Vanderbilt University-Physics & Astronomy-PD [#30998]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Experimental High-Energy Nuclear Physics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Nashville, Tennessee 37203, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Nuclear Physics / Experimental Nuclear Physics
Appl Deadline:
2025/11/15 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/10/24)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Experimental High Energy Nuclear Physics group at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Vanderbilt University, is inviting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate beginning January 1st, 2026. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in high energy nuclear or particle physics. The Vanderbilt group is a member of sPHENIX and ePIC collaborations at Brookhaven National Laboratory, the CMS collaboration at the LHC (CERN), and the theory/experiment JETSCAPE collaboration. The group has made major contributions in the study of the quark-gluon plasma (QGP) with detailed investigations of collective phenomena, jet-medium interactions and jet substructure. The group’s program also includes heavy flavor and quarkonia as probes of QGP. We have extensive experience in detector R&D and construction. Expertise in one or more of the areas of interest for the group is highly desirable.

For full consideration, applications should be completed by November 15th,2025. Additional applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. The position is for 1 year, renewable for up to three years.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site. Letters should be submitted by 2025/11/22 11:59PM help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://as.vanderbilt.edu/physics/
email address
615-322-0656
 
Vanderbilt University
Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
Stevenson Center 6301
Nashville, TN 37235