Role
We are currently seeking a fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA). The post is available from September 1st 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and until September 30th 2027, with the possibility for extension.
This role will contribute to and lead science aspects relating to our current research programme on properties of exotic nuclei and relevant instrumentation and technology developments. Exotic nuclei offer unique insights into the fundamental nuclear forces and are key to understanding how nuclear matter behaves under extreme conditions. We lead cutting-edge experiments at radioactive-ion beam facilities, including GSI/FAIR (Germany), RIBF/RIKEN (Japan) and NSCL/FRIB (USA). Our group holds a leading role in relevant instrumentation developments to be deployed at these facilities. There will be opportunities for diversification of the PDRA role in ongoing detector developments, such as the HYPATIA array (a novel gamma-ray spectrometer for experiments at RIBF, Japan), the TRT@R3B device (a cutting-edge charged-particle tracking system to be deployed at FAIR, Germany) as well as the L3T silicon tracker device. The successful candidate will be encouraged to propose and lead research experiments that exploit the potential of these devices.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
You will have:
1. A PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics, or equivalent experience
2. A good overall understanding of setting up and planning Nuclear Physics experiments
3. Excellent teamworking skills are essential and a strong experience with data analysis and simulations is desirable.
4. Knowledge of the Linux environment, scripting languages and coding in C/C++ or a similar programming language and experience with software development and maintenance
5. Experience with high-level analysis of large data sets, data mining and data regression techniques
6. Ability to work independently, organise own work and prepare progress reports and presentations
7. Ability to effectively communicate physics outputs in conferences and collaboration meetings
Interview date: To be confirmed