Postdoctoral Appointee – Experimental Nuclear Physics
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL
Job posting number: #7114544 (Ref:414323)
Posted: October 25, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
The Physics Division at Argonne National Laboratory invites you to apply for a postdoctoral position beginning spring/summer 2022 at Argonne’s Trace Radioisotope Analysis Center (TRACER). TRACER specializes in advancing detection and analysis of rare noble gas isotopes, including through Atom Trap Trace Analysis (ATTA), an efficient and selective atom counting method based on laser cooling and trapping.
This position will focus on developing pure noble gas radioisotope sources using the Physics Division’s ATLAS accelerator facility—in particular its CARIBU fission isotope source. The Physics Division has an active and broad-ranging program at the intersection of nuclear and atomic physics including a strong focus on fundamental nuclear physics research with rare isotopes using various techniques such a radioactive decay studies, nuclear reaction in inverse kinematics, precision measurements in atom and ion traps, and high-resolution laser spectroscopy.
More information on the research activities in the Physics Division can be found at https://www.anl.gov/phy
Position Requirements
Ph.D. in experimental nuclear or atomic physics, nuclear chemistry, or related fields
Experience in topics such as beta- or gamma-decay spectroscopy, nuclear structure research, development and characterization of radioactive beams and sources is preferred
Due to the nature of this project, U.S. citizenship is required
The position is initially for one (1) year, with the possibility of extension for up to three (3) years, depending on funding and performance.
Interested applicants should apply at https://www.anl.gov/hr/postdoctoral-applicants and specify requisition #414323 and be prepared to arrange for three letters of reference to be provided during the application process.
Any further questions regarding this position should be addressed to Dr. Peter Mueller (pmueller@anl.gov). Review of applicants will begin early 2023, although applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Family
Postdoctoral FamilyJob Profile
Postdoctoral AppointeeWorker Type
Long-Term (Fixed Term)Time Type
Full timeAs an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
Please note that all Argonne employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All successful applicants will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination verification as a condition of employment, subject to limited legally recognized exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination.
Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne prohibits discrimination or harassment based on an individual's age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
