Research Associate

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role:

Fermilab is America's outstanding laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and at locations around the world. Fermilab's Neutrino Division has a strong and exciting research program with major commitments to a diverse range of current and future neutrino experiments including DUNE, NOvA, MicroBooNE, SBN (SBND and ICARUS detectors).

Additional information on the Fermilab neutrino program can be found here: http://neutrinophysics.fnal.gov/.

Neutrino Division seeks highly qualified and motivated candidates for Postdoctoral Research Associate positions to conduct their primary research in Neutrino Physics with liquid argon Time Projection Chambers (LArTPCs), including simulation, data reconstruction and analysis, detector construction and operation, and R&D with test-stand and test-beam experiments. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate and play an important role in the long-baseline neutrino experiment DUNE as well as the Short Baseline Neutrino Program and LAr TPC R&D. Every effort will be made to guide Fermilab Research Associates in designing their research programs and maintaining support so that they have the opportunity to produce physics results and pursue their interests.

The position is for a period of up to three (3) years, with the potential for extension considered on a yearly basis thereafter.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Ph.D. in particle physics, nuclear physics, or relevant subject by the time of the appointment.
• Strong record of recent accomplishments in experimental physics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Creative and independent problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work collaboratively on a large and international team.
• Abide by all environment, safety, and health regulations.

Physical Activity and Work Conditions:

• HUMAN FACTORS: Mental Concentration and Tight Work Schedule.

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit via Academic Jobs Online only.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Publication List
• Three Reference Letters (to be submitted by the reference writers at the AJO site).

LINK TO JOB AD: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29780

For general information about this position, please contact Angela Fava at afava@fnal.gov with "ND Research Associate Application" in the subject heading.

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace by recruiting and developing its workforce without discrimination.Fermilab encourages and considers all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on any characteristics protected by law.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
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What To Expect Next:
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