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Postdoctoral Scholar - Physics (JPF04144)

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Job #JPF04144

• Physics / College of Letters & Science - Mathematical & Physical Sciences / UC Berkeley

Position overview
Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar
Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t23.pdf . The current minimum salary range for this position is $64,480 – $74,569. Salaries above the minimum may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: February 2024
Position duration: 3 years with potential for renewal based on performance and funding

Application Window

Open date: September 29, 2023

Most recent review date: Friday, Oct 13, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Oct 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Physics at the University of California, Berkeley, has an opening for a Postdoctoral Scholar to develop novel approaches to the unbinned analysis of collider data using Machine Learning. These developments will be used to explore Quantum Chromodynamics in new ways, using archived Deep Inelastic Scattering data from the H1 experiment at HERA and simulations for the future Electron Ion Collider. The research will be carried out within the group of Ben Nachman at UC Berkeley and LBNL, in collaboration with the groups of Miguel Arratia (UC Riverside) and Peter Jacobs (UC Berkeley/LBNL).

The duties of this position include:

• Perform high-dimensional cross section measurements with machine learning using archival deep inelastic scattering data and possibly simulations of the future Electron Ion Collider
• Develop software infrastructure for applying, publishing, accessing, and reusing unbinned measurements
• Conduct original research independently and in collaboration
• Interact with investigators at UC Berkeley / Berkeley lab and other institutes working on similar or related scientific problems
• Exercise independent judgment and contribute in an original manner at the professional level
• Prepare research papers for publication
• Prepare research findings at seminars and conferences
• May mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Other duties as assigned

Labor Contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/px/index.html

Group of Ben Nachman at UC Berkeley and LBNL: https://nachmangroup.github.io/

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• PhD (or equivalent international degree)
• No more than two years of post-degree research experience by start date

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, and to lead/contribute to a software project
• Demonstrated ability to perform research individually and as part of a research group
• Relevant publication record and demonstration of proficient written and oral presentation of scientific results
• Desired, but not required: experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch, high performance computing environments, and other statistical learning tools and theory

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Statement of Research - A Statement of Research summarizing research interests and professional goals.

• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines .
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Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04144

Help contact: bpnachman@berkeley.edu

Campus Information

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Berkeley, CA
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