Postdoctoral Fellow

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow.  The initial appointment will be two years with a possible extension of a third year dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

The successful candidate will conduct research in experimental nuclear physics at Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab) and related to the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) being built at Brookhaven National Lab.

Candidates must have a PhD degree in physics or a closely related field by the start date of employment.  The successful applicant will have expertise in nuclear and particle physics, mathematics, statistics, computing, computer programming (e.g. C++), data analysis (e.g. ROOT), and detector simulations (e.g. Geant4) sufficient for experimental nuclear physics research, which could have been gained during the normal course of a doctoral degree program.  Candidates are required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at USC, a Carnegie Research 1 University, consists of 30 faculty members and is currently growing.  Our main research areas are astronomy/astrophysics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, particle physics, and quantum physics.  Further information about the department may be found at physics.sc.edu.

The University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

How to Apply
All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/175791.  Applications must include:  (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) the names and email addresses of at least 3 references, and (4) a research statement.  Applicants must also arrange to have at least three reference letters emailed to Dr. Pawel Nadel-Turonski at turonski@sc.edu.  Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.  Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Nadel-Turonski at turonski@sc.edu.