Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Physics

Position ID:

GaTech-School of Physics-HIGHENERGY [#31885, 296640]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow (two open positions) in the High Energy Neutrino Group in the School of Physics.

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Physics / High Energy Theory, High Energy Experimental, High Energy Physics, Neutrino physics, Statistical physics

Appl Deadline:

2026/05/01 23:59:59 (posted 2026/03/30)

Position Description:

The School of Physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for two postdoctoral positions to work on The High Energy Neutrino Group. The High Energy Neutrino Group members work on the development of theories, experiments, and statistical methods to answer the deepest questions about our Universe by studying the behavior of the elusive particles called neutrinos. These are full-time positions, 40 hours weekly.

Job Responsibilities We seek highly motivated candidates to play a central role in advancing The Hight Energy Neutrino Group. The successful candidates will:

First Opening: Assume leading roles in SBND cross section analysis, as well as DUNE slow controls software development and data analysis. The successful applicant will be expected to be based at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, and traveling frequently to Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois.

Second Opening: Assume leading roles in ProtoDUNE data analysis efforts, as well as DUNE hardware activities for cold electronics testing. The successful applicant will be expected to be based at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, and traveling frequently to Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois.

In addition, each position will: • Contribute to the drafting and submitting of papers to peer reviewed journals. • Contribute to the overall activities of the research team and department. • Contribute to collaboration with other postdocs and students.

Required Qualifications Applicants must have: • A Ph.D. in High-Energy Physics, or a closely related field. • Substantial experience in simulation and data analysis. • Demonstrated ability to work independently within a collaborative research environment.

Preferred Qualifications • Demonstrated expertise in neutrino interaction modeling and cross-section measurements, particularly within experiments such as SBND, DUNE, or ProtoDUNE. • Proficiency in scientific computing and software development (C++, Python, ROOT), with experience in large-scale data processing frameworks. • Experience with detector hardware, electronics testing, or slow controls systems is highly desirable. • Demonstrated ability to lead analysis efforts and contribute to collaboration-wide projects, including mentoring students and junior researchers. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong record of publications in peer-reviewed journals. • Substantial experience in simulation and data analysis. • Demonstrated ability to work independently within a collaborative research environment. Student Success Criteria • The ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment • The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success

Essential Skills and Abilities: • Demonstrated ability of creative or original research of highest impact. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to write clearly and succinctly to a level consistent with publication in reputed international journals. • Ability to analyze data and to present complex information effectively to a range of audiences.

Application Requirements Applicants should submit the following PDF documents only via https://hr.gatech.edu/careers/. Please search for Job ID 296640 • Cover letter • Statement of research interests (maximum two pages) • Curriculum vitae including publication list • Names and contact information for three references

Other Information This appointment may be renewed for up to three years with the possibility of an additional two years. Annual renewals are at Georgia Tech’s sole discretion, based on funding and performance. Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The projected start date is Sept 1, 2026, but later dates can also be accommodated. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter if they are interested in both roles or only and specify which one.

Location Atlanta, GA

Background Check The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. https://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

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