Postdoc: Research associate in experimental nuclear science

The National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) is seeking highly qualified individuals as post-doctoral fellows in experimental nuclear physics and related instrumentation R&D. The appointment as a Research Assistant Professor is possible for exceptionally qualified individuals.

The NSCL is the forefront facility in the United States for nuclear physics with rare isotope beams and is in the process of developing new research capabilities with stopped and reaccelerated beams. In addition, MSU has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to design and establish the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB).

Nuclear physics research at the NSCL addresses key questions concerning the creation of the elements in the cosmos, the limits of nuclear stability, the properties of nuclei with very unusual neutron-to-proton ratios, and the equation of state of neutron-rich nuclear matter as it may exist inside neutron stars.

Currently the NSCL is especially looking for individuals who are interested in the development of Nuclear Astrophysics experiments with re-accelerated rare isotope beams, in physics of neutron-unbound nuclei, and in the construction of next-generation experimental equipment including an Active Target Time Projection Chamber for studying nuclear reactions.

Interested individuals should send a CV and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to Prof. Michael Thoennessen, NSCL, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 or e-mail to Thoennessen@nscl.msu.edu.

MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and person with disabilities. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer.