Postdoctoral Associate- High Energy Physics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University seeks to hire two postdoctoral researchers in the area of experimental nuclear/particle physics. Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume) PhD (or foreign equivalent) in High Energy Physics in hand by the start of the appointment, or not longer than 5 years. Extensive experience in the analysis of data collected by High Energy Particle Physics experiments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with High Energy Physics experiments. Good knowledge of data analysis and/or detector design, construction or commissioning, and implications on physics performance.

Brief Description of Duties:

A Postdoctoral Associate is sought to take a major role in the Stony Brook Neutrino and Nucleon decay Group research program. The group plays a leading role in the,T2K and DUNE experiments.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Analyze data for the T2K experiment
• Develop detectors for the DUNE experiment
• Oversee the work of graduate students
• Other duties assigned

Special Notes:

This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

Travel Required – The incumbent will travel to attend T2K and DUNE meetings, workshops and conferences, as well as for activities on site at JPARC for T2K or CERN, SURF, or Fermilab for DUNE.

This position is a term position supported by research funds and the continued support will be dependent on the renewal of those funds.

Application Materials Required:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Three Reference Letters (to be submitted by the letter writers to Megan Kelly-Beaury, group’s administrator) Visit The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to learn more about our postdoctoral community. Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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