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Post-Doc Research Associate
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | Physics and Astronomy - 319000 |
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| Posting Open Date | 09/29/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 02/01/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Post-Doc Research Associate |
| Vacancy ID | PDS003984 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FTE | 1 |
| Work Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | $58,000 - $65,000 |
| Proposed Start Date | 09/01/2024 |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment | 24 Months |
Position Information
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | Our primary mission is providing instruction of the highest quality in physics and astronomy to undergraduate and graduate students at UNC-CH. Training in physics is fundamental among the natural sciences because it provides understanding of the forces governing the structure of matter, from subatomic particles to the large-scale structure of the universe. Our departmental instructional mission spans all segments of the student community. Over 60% of all college graduates from UNC-CH have taken a course in our department. Among them: undergraduate liberal arts majors who should master the power of quantitative reasoning; undergraduates seeking a degree in another of the natural sciences, who need physics as a foundation for their advanced scientific training; the small number of undergraduates who major in physics, to whom we provide broad and rigorous training. Our graduate education and research advances frontiers of knowledge at the two extremes of space and time, from the very small) the realm of particle physics) to the very large (the realm of astronomy, while expanding the boundaries of knowledge in the many subfields spanning length scales between. Forefront physics and astronomy research requires access to well-equipped laboratories and extensive computing capabilities; it also must be supported by comprehensive and accessible library collections. Again, in research at this advanced level, the bridging aspect of physics provides basic interdisciplinary insight for many other sciences. This instructional mission is supported by a strong managerial, administrative, and technical staff. Duties of these employees range from budget planning and management for the numerous research grants held by faculty in the department to maintaining course and student records. These activities are usually accomplished in a standard 40- hour week schedule. |
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| Position Summary | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in nuclear theory with Prof. Jonathan Engel, to begin around September 1, 2024 (or up to 4 months earlier). Candidates should have experience in nuclear-structure theory (or other kinds of many-body theory), nuclear astrophysics, fundamental symmetries in nuclei, or quantum computing in nuclear theory. It is anticipated that research will focus on double-beta decay, r-process nucleosynthesis, time-reversal non-invariance and atomic electric dipole moments, and nuclear structure, including ab initio methods, density functional theory, and quantum algorithms. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and the names of three people who can write letters of recommendation. Applicants will use the application system to have their reference writers submit the above-mentioned letters by providing the names, titles, email addresses and phone numbers of the professional references when applying. Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately; to receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by Dec 15, 2023. Questions should be directed to: Professor Jon Engel, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599; engelj@physics.unc.edu. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Ph.D. in physics |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Candidates should have experience in nuclear-structure theory (or other kinds of many-body theory), nuclear astrophysics, fundamental symmetries in nuclei, or quantum computing in nuclear theory. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Research experience in theoretical nuclear physics, in graduate school, as a postdoctoral fellow, or both |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Special Instructions | Applicants should apply at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/ 266678 and should specify Physics and Astronomy in the Department drop-down list box, then upload PDF files of the requested documents. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and the names of three people who can write letters of recommendation. Applicants will use the application system to have their reference writers submit the above-mentioned letters by providing the names, titles, email addresses and phone numbers of the professional references when applying. Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately; to receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by Dec 15, 2023. Questions should be directed to: Professor Jon Engel, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599; engelj@physics.unc.edu . For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/266678 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Jon Engel |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | engelj@physics.unc.edu |
| Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu. Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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