Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term East Lansing, Michigan, United States Facility For Rare Isotope Beams 10049299 Area of Interest: Research/Scientific Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: May 27 2026 Closing at: May 27 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience Facility For Rare Isotope Beams 1135966 Position
Summary The Postdoctoral Scholar will contribute to experimental nuclear science research in one of the areas listed below: Lifetime measurements and spectroscopy with fast and reaccelerated rare-isotope beams – The goal of the research is to investigate nuclear shell and shape evolution far from stability and study exotic decays and electromagnetic responses of weakly-bound systems. Experiments will be performed
utilizing the gamma-ray tracking array in combination of the plunger device, ancillary detectors and spectrograph (Prof. Hiro Iwasaki). Major Duties/Responsibilities Perform research and development activities to support the FRIB experimental program Prepare and submit research results for publication Attend conferences and seminars and present the results of the research program Performs other duties as required or
assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to conduct independent and original nuclear science research Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Thorough knowledge of nuclear science Proficiency in experimentation, data analysis, and simulation Ability to collaborate within the group and externally Excellent communication skills to
communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing, with all audiences Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate -nuclear physics, nuclear or
radiochemistry, nuclear astrophysics or a related field Minimum Requirements PhD. in nuclear physics, nuclear or radiochemistry, nuclear astrophysics, or a related field An ability to carry out independent and original research as demonstrated by published works in refereed journals and/or conference proceedings Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by published works and by presentations
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