Postdoctoral Fellow - Theory
Jefferson Lab
Summary
Conduct first class and innovative theoretical and computational research in QCD and hadron physics individually, collaboratively and safely at Theory Center in support of the science program pursued by Jefferson Lab and disseminate research findings and results through publications of articles in refereed journals and presentations at conferences, workshops and seminars.
Job description
What your job will be like:
Conduct first class and innovative theoretical and computational research in QCD and hadron physics individually, collaboratively and safely at Theory Center in support of the science program pursued by Jefferson Lab and disseminate research findings and results through publications of articles in refereed journals and presentations at conferences, workshops and seminars.
In this job you will:
- Disseminate research findings and results through publications of articles in refereed journals, presentations at conferences, workshops and seminars, and through the submission of proceedings.
- Maintain a record of activities, in particular ensuring that the publication database is kept up to date and the submission of an annual report.
- Conduct first class and innovative theoretical and computational research in QCD and hadron physics individually, collaboratively and safely at Theory Center in support of the science program pursued by Jefferson Lab and it's CEBAF facility
- Contribute to the broad science program of Jefferson Lab, such as interactions with JLab users, both in theory and experiment, and participations of Lab's outreach activities.
Experience
- Required: none
- Preferred: Recognized research program in theoretical and/or computational nuclear and/or hadron physics that overlaps with the JLab scientific program.
Education
- Required: Ph.D. in an appropriate area of theoretical physics is a prerequisite, together with a record of publications in leading journals and talks at workshops and conferences.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to communicate clearly in writing (e.g. email, memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to his/her supervisor and others in the group.
- Can represent work associated with specific projects at professional meetings.
- Interacts well with members of the group.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in an appropriate area of theoretical physics
- Record of publications in leading journals
- Talks at workshops and conferences
- Able to communicate clearly in writing
- Can represent work at professional meetings
- Interacts well with members of the group
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) 9% Contribution
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Tuition Assistance
- Professional Development
- Relocation Assistance
Company overview
The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, commonly known as Jefferson Lab, is a premier U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory and Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) located in Newport News, Virginia. Established in 1984, Jefferson Lab specializes in nuclear physics research, accelerator science and technology, and operates as a major scientific user facility. The laboratory's primary mission is to deliver breakthrough science and technology in nuclear physics through its flagship facility, the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF), which provides high-quality beams of polarized electrons for fundamental research into the quark and gluon structure of protons and neutrons. With approximately 850 employees and an annual budget of around $238 million, Jefferson Lab serves as a critical resource for the international scientific community, hosting approximately 1,650 researchers annually. The laboratory is expanding its mission to include high-performance computing, data science, and artificial intelligence through the High Performance Data Facility (HPDF) project, positioning itself as a multi-purpose national laboratory. Jefferson Lab plays a leading role in major international collaborations, including the Electron-Ion Collider project, and maintains core capabilities in superconducting radiofrequency technology, experimental detector design, and computational science.