Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

The Medium Energy Physics Group at the Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory (TUNL) and Duke University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The group has research interests which include studies of nucleon structure at the High Intensity Gamma Source (HIGS) facility at the Duke Free Electron Laboratory and Jefferson Lab, e.g. the neutron transversity study employing a polarized ³He target in Hall A at Jefferson Lab, the double polarization Compton scattering experiment from a polarized ³He target at HIGS to extract the neutron spin polarizabilities and polarized photodisintegration of ³He to test the Gerasimov-Drell-Hearn (GDH) sum rule on ³He. The group also has an active program in studies of fundamental symmetries and the search for QCD exotic state(s), e.g. a new neutron EDM experiment aiming at two orders of magnitude improvement over the current limit at the Fundamental Neutron Physics Beam-line (FNPB) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the search for a phi-nucleon bound state at Jefferson Laboratory.

We are looking for candidates who can make creative and important contributions to our program. A PhD in experimental nuclear or particle physics or related fields, is required. The initial appointment is for one year, to commence on April 1, 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. Based on mutual satisfaction and continued funding, the possibility for extension exists for a maximum of three years. Applicants should submit a vita and brief statement of research interests, and should have three letters of recommendation sent to:

Professor Haiyan Gao (gao@phy.duke.edu)
TUNL Box 90308
Duke University
Durham, NC 27708-0308.

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The Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory (TUNL) seeks a postdoctoral Research Associate with strong interest and experience in nuclear  structure and nuclear reaction studies using neutron- and gamma-ray beams. TUNL produces the world's most intense and highly polarized monoenergetic, and pulsed neutron beams in the 2-20 MeV energy regime. Key instruments for this research include a 10 MV FN Tandem accelerator and an array of HPGe planar and segmented clover detectors. The group is currently involved in research activities related to national nuclear security, stockpile stewardship, and energy production. Another important component of our research program are studies in nuclear structure, nuclear astrophysics, and nuclear forensic using the monoenergetic gamma-ray beam at the High-Intensity Gamma-ray Source (HIGS). The HIGS facility produces high-intensity, quasi-monoenergetic and 100% linearly and circularly polarized photon beams tunable from 1 to 90 MeV. More details can be found here. This research is funded by DOE's Office of Nuclear Physics and by the National Nuclear Security Administration.

This appointment is for one year and is renewable for two years if mutually agreeable. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of present research activities, and should have three letters of recommendation e-mailed to:

Anton Tonchev
Research Assistant Professor
Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory
Department of Physics, Duke University
Box 90305
Durham, NC 27708-0308
E-mail: tonchev@tunl.duke.edu

Applications completed before September 1st, 2009 will receive full consideration.

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; we particularly encourage applications from women and minorities.