Postdoctoral Position in the Neutrino Group at the University of Pittsburgh

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EThe University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in experimental neutrino physics. The group%27s activities include fundamental studies of neutrino properties including on the Project 8 and CUORE/CUPID experiments. This position will be responsible to make significant contributions to the R%26amp;D of Project 8 and CUPID and to the data analysis of CUORE and Project 8. There will also be opportunities to take on leadership roles in these collaborations. In addition, you will be expected to participate in grant writing, writing manuscripts for publication, presenting at conferences, ensuring compliance with safety, and assist with mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EThe position is funded initially for two years and housed within the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh working with Dr. Pranava Teja Surukuchi and collaborators. The position may be extended pending funding and performance. Start date is as soon as practicable, preferably by October 1.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ESuccessful conferral of your PhD is required prior to the start of your appointment.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EREQUIRED: %26nbsp;A PHD in experimental particle or nuclear physics or equivalent. %26nbsp;Candidates expected to defend their thesis soon are encouraged to apply. %26nbsp;Experience in instrumentation and detector R%26amp;D.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EPREFERRED: %26nbsp;Experience in software development and data analysis will be highly favorable. %26nbsp; National and international travel for detector development, installation, and monitoring in addition to collaboration meetings and conferences is anticipated.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EAPPLY: %26nbsp;Apply within the Talent Center job posting through join.pitt.edu, and email Dr. Surukuchi at %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:[email protected]%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%[email protected]%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E with the submit %22postdoc opportunity%22 and the following combined as 1 pdf attachment: %26nbsp;a cover letter describing your career goals, experience, and interest in the position, and a CV including contact information for 3 professional references.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EThe University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details
Job Description: Physics & Astronomy, Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae