Research Associate-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The High Energy Physics Theory Group at Michigan State University is seeking qualified applicants for a postdoctoral research position in particle physics phenomenology. We are especially looking for candidates with the background in quantum chromodynamics and HEP computations who will collaborate with the CTEQ Tung Et. Al. (CTEQ-TEA) group on advanced studies of hadron structure and large-scale phenomenological analyses with AI/ML components. 

The high energy theory group at MSU consists of eight faculty members: Martin Berz, Steve Hsu, Huey-Wen Lin, Kirtimaan Mohan, Pavel Nadolsky, Carl Schmidt, Dan Stump, and C.-P. Yuan, as well as several postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. Ongoing research encompasses perturbative precision calculations, collider phenomenology, beyond-the-Standard-Model phenomenology, lattice QCD, formal aspects of Quantum Field Theory, cosmology, and beam physics, as well as strong participation in The Coordinated Theoretical-Experimental Project on QCD (CTEQ). The group has close ties with the MSU HEP experimental group with active participation in ATLAS, DUNE, ICECUBE, T2K, NOVA HAWC and SPT and CMB-S4. The Department of Physics and Astronomy is well connected to the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering, which provides excellent opportunities for interactions between Physics, Mathematics and Computational Sciences.

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 -High Energy Physics or related field

Minimum Requirements

A Ph.D. is required for this position and experience in high-energy physics phenomenology and theory

Required Application Materials

Interested individuals should provide the contact information for at least 3 people who will provide reference letters on request; a curriculum vitae; a brief (2 page) statement of research background and interests; and a list of publications through the MSU hiring website: https://careers.msu.edu referencing posting 995514.  The appointment is initially for two years and is renewable subject to mutual agreement.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will commence Dec 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled, with a tentative start date of Aug 1, 2025 or as mutually agreed upon. For further information on this position, please contact Pavel Nadolsky by email at nadolsky@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

12/15/2024

Website

https://pa.msu.edu/

MSU Statement

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