Postdoctoral Fellow, Physics (Nuclear / Precision Measurement)
Position Details
Title
Postdoctoral Fellow, Physics (Nuclear / Precision Measurement)
Appointment Status
Non-Tenure Track
Department
IU Bloomington Cntr For Explor of En & Matter
Location
Bloomington
Position Summary
The IU experimental nuclear physics group has an active program addressing fundamental questions in nuclear physics, particle physics, and astrophysics/cosmology. Group members are leaders in a wide range of experiments, including: investigations of the flavor and spin structure of the nucleon (STAR at RHIC, Belle II at KEK); studies of parity and time reversal violation between nucleons (NIST, SNS, LANSCE, JPARC, JLAB, FRM), measurements of neutrino properties (Fermilab, SNS, SURF, LNGS), neutron decay and neutron interferometry (NIST, LANSCE, SNS, ISIS, ILL), and searches for possible exotic spin-dependent interactions. The group is part of the Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter (CEEM) at IU, which also includes research in theoretical nuclear physics, condensed matter, and radiation effects studies. Group members include professional staff in electronics, mechanical engineering, cryogenic design, and machinists, as well as graduate and undergraduate students. Local facilities include a low-energy neutron source (LENS) available for neutron detector development and testing, high-bay facilities for large-scale fabrication, professional and student machine shops, a polarized 3He lab, a dilution refrigerator, and a vibration isolated lab for weak force measurement. The laboratory possesses infrastructure on a scale which enables us to make major hardware contributions to experiments. Opportunities are available on all major research projects.
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Basic Qualifications
At least 3 years of training in a PhD in experimental subatomic physics or precision measurement is required.
Department Contact for Questions
Professor Walter Pettus (pettus@iu.edu)
Special Instructions
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31263. Positions are regularly available, and this search will remain open; applications will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates are encouraged to reach out to the search chair or other faculty to inquire about particular needs and timelines. The search chair is Professor Walter Pettus, Department of Physics, Indiana University – IU Center for Exploration of Energy & Matter (CEEM), MES Hall, 2401 N Milo B Sampson Ln, Bloomington IN 47408, email: pettus@iu.edu. Applications for postdoctoral positions are accepted on a continuing basis, and starting dates can be adjusted to suit the candidates.
For Best Consideration Date
04/01/2026
Expected Start Date
07/01/2026
Posting Number
IU-101424-2025
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