Postdoctoral Research Associate
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

F00544P

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Department:

Physics

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Faculty

Position Status:

Full-time

Rank:

Non-Tenured

Work Hours:

Standard

Open to:

External and Internal

FLSA:

Exempt

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Job Summary:

The Physics department in the College of Science at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) invites outstanding candidates to apply for a postdoctoral position in neutrino physics and detector R&D. The successful candidate is expected to make important contributions to the Short-baseline Near Detector (SBND) during the commissioning and first data taking period, contribute to leading analysis of neutrino data taken within the Short-Baseline Neutrino Experiments (ICARUS, SBND, and MicroBooNE), and have the opportunity to take part in detector R&D related to the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE).The UTA high energy and nuclear particle physics group consists of faculty which work on cutting edge detector R&D, the US short and long baseline neutrino experiments, and searches for rare processes in nuclear physics.

Benefits at UTA:

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CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Small scale prototyping, monte carlo based analysis, and hardware instrumentation in particle detectors.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in experimental nuclear or particle physics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Neutrino physics phenomenology and analysis, familiarity with HEP trigger based systems, interest in hardware and detector R&D.

Department Information:

The UTA Department of Physics will prepare you for a rewarding career with our innovative education and world-class research programs. These programs are led by highly esteemed faculty and conducted in top-notch facilities which equip students for careers in industry, research, or academia. We have many specialized undergraduate degree programs that offer an excellent foundation in physics, and our graduate programs provide advanced training in a collaborative research environment which has the Carnegie Classification's highest rating: R1 Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity. Research and education go hand-in-hand and all students are encouraged to become active in research early in their academic careers.

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Working Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow Intensity Frontier

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2024

Open Date:

07/31/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/28521 and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research Interests
• Resume or CV
• Contact information for 3 references

Applicants must include in their online resume with the following information:
1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties.
2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Jonathan Asaadi at Jonathan.asaadi@uta.edu.
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.

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