"Postdoctoral Research Associate"

The Nuclear Theory Group has active programs focused on studies of strongly interacting matter under extreme conditions, quark-gluon structure of hadrons and application of quantum computing and AI/ML in nuclear physics. The active permanent staff members are Yoshitaka Hatta, Dima Kharzeev, Yacine Mehtar-Tani, Swagato Mukherjee, Peter Petreczky (Group Leader), Rob Pisarski, Bjoern Schenke and Raju Venugopalan.

The Physics Department has an opening for one research associates in the Nuclear Theory Group. You will work under the direction of Peter Petreczky, Group Leader of the Nuclear Theory Group. In this role, you will conduct research in lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD). This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform research on structure of hadrons or nuclei using lattice QCD.
• Organize and participate in seminars, meetings, and workshops.
• Publish research results and conduct presentations at meetings and conferences.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• PhD degree in Theoretical Nuclear or Elementary Particle Physics.
• Prior research experience in lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) or related perturbative calculations.
• Proficient in and knowledge of lattice quantum field theory.
• Ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations, as well as write articles in scientific journals.
• Clear and concise verbal/written/presentation communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of lattice QCD computations of properties and structures of hadrons or nuclei.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.
• Candidates must have completed all degree requirements by the commencement of the employment.
• Initial two (2) year term appointment subject to one (1) year option renewal contingent on funding and performance.
• May require domestic and international travel.
• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $78500 - $81500 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
• References will be requested at the appropriate point in the search process.

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