Neutrino Physics Postdoc Position
- Req. Number: IRC141438
- Organization : P-2/Applied and Fundamental Physics
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
The Physics Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory invites outstanding applicants for a postdoctoral position in the Neutrino Physics team of the Applied and Fundamental Physics Group (P-2) to work on the MicroBooNE, SBND, ProtoDUNE and DUNE experiments. LANL has leading roles in the short and long-baseline neutrino program. On the short-baseline program, the group plays a key role in the areas of neutrino oscillation, cross section and detector physics analyses in MicroBooNE and SBND. On DUNE, the group is involved in multiple efforts, including calibration and measuring neutron-argon cross sections using dedicted targets. Based on their interest, the selected candidate will work on either MicroBooNE/SBND or ProtoDUNE/DUNE in any of the above listed areas. The candidate must have or expect to complete soon a Ph.D. in physics, preferably in high energy particle or nuclear physics, and must be less than 5 years since the Ph.D. was granted. The postdoctoral term is for 2 years, with an option to renew for a third year.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Minimum Required Skills:
- Experience with data analysis tools typically used in particle or nuclear physics
- Good oral and written communication
Desired Skills:
- Experience with neutrino oscillation and cross section analyses
- Experience with detector instrumentation and R&D especially in noble liquids (e.g. Argon/Xenon detectors)
- Experience working in large collaborations
Education: Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in high-energy particle or nuclear physics within the past five years, or soon to be completed.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Applications must be submitted online. For any questions related to the job ad, contact Sowjanya Gollapinni (sowjanya@lanl.gov). Reference letters will be asked at a later stage of the selection process. This position does not require a security clearance, U.S. citizenship or residency. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
The Physics Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory invites outstanding applicants for a postdoctoral position in the Neutrino Physics team of the Applied and Fundamental Physics Group (P-2) to work on the MicroBooNE, SBND, ProtoDUNE and DUNE experiments. LANL has leading roles in the short and long-baseline neutrino program. On the short-baseline program, the group plays a key role in the areas of neutrino oscillation, cross section and detector physics analyses in MicroBooNE and SBND. On DUNE, the group is involved in multiple efforts, including calibration and measuring neutron-argon cross sections using dedicted targets. Based on their interest, the selected candidate will work on either MicroBooNE/SBND or ProtoDUNE/DUNE in any of the above listed areas. The candidate must have or expect to complete soon a Ph.D. in physics, preferably in high energy particle or nuclear physics, and must be less than 5 years since the Ph.D. was granted. The postdoctoral term is for 2 years, with an option to renew for a third year.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Minimum Required Skills:
- Experience with data analysis tools typically used in particle or nuclear physics
- Good oral and written communication
Desired Skills:
- Experience with neutrino oscillation and cross section analyses
- Experience with detector instrumentation and R&D especially in noble liquids (e.g. Argon/Xenon detectors)
- Experience working in large collaborations
Education: Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in high-energy particle or nuclear physics within the past five years, or soon to be completed.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Applications must be submitted online. For any questions related to the job ad, contact Sowjanya Gollapinni (sowjanya@lanl.gov). Reference letters will be asked at a later stage of the selection process. This position does not require a security clearance, U.S. citizenship or residency. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
