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Virginia Tech

Location: BlacksburgVA 24061 Document ID: A9405-4AUK Posted on: 2017-09-2009/20/2017 Job Type: Full-time

Job Schedule:Full-time
2017-10-20
 

Postdoctoral Associate

Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 25 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 25 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, Virginia Tech continually strives to accomplish the charge of its motto: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). As the Commonwealth's most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech serves a diverse population of 30,000+ students and 8000+ faculty and staff from over 100 countries, and is engaged in research around the world. Invent the Future at Virginia Tech.

Position Summary:
The Center for Neutrino Physics at Virginia Tech invites applications for one postdoctoral associate position. The Virginia Tech group is involved in the study of neutrino oscillations. The successful candidate will work primarily on the design and commissioning of a prototype detector for the study of short baseline oscillation and reactor monitoring. The candidate will work on the preparation of an 80 channel prototype detector that will be deployed at a nuclear power reactor in Virginia by the end of the year. Work will involve hardware, data acquisition software, analysis tools and simulation development. Duties may also include supervising and coordinating the work of other researchers and personnel, especially graduate and undergraduate students. The successful candidate will be based in Blacksburg, VA but will be required to spend some period of time in Europe.

Required Qualifications:
The successful applicant must hold a Ph.D. in experimental particle or nuclear physics. Experience in hardware development and commissioning is essential. Knowledge of electronics and data acquisition system is preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of the principles of physics
  • Advanced knowledge of the methods and techniques used in research in experimental physics
  • Advanced ability to evaluate and report objectively on research results
  • Ability to communicate research results effectively at professional meetings and conferences


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to work under limited supervision
  • Experience working in large international scientific collaborations



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