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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical Nuclear and High-Energy Physics and Lattice QCD University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in United States
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Postdoc
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Nuclear Physics
Funding
Full-time temporary postdoctoral appointment for an initial two years, renewable for a third year subject to satisfactory performance and available funding. Salary is dependent on qualifications. UNC-Chapel Hill offers comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and postdoctoral benefits and services.
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United States
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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About this position
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accepting applications for a full-time postdoctoral research associate in theoretical nuclear and high-energy physics, with an emphasis on lattice QCD. The position is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, and involves working with Professor Kostas Orginos.
The successful researcher will conduct first-principles calculations of hadron structure, including parton distribution functions, generalized parton distributions, and related quantities derived from non-local matrix elements. The role also includes developing algorithms and software for large-scale lattice QCD simulations on DOE leadership-class computing facilities. Candidates with expertise in lattice field theory algorithms, machine-learning methods for lattice field theory, hadron spectroscopy, or hadron-structure phenomenology are encouraged to apply.
The postdoctoral scholar will pursue independent and collaborative research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, present findings at conferences and workshops, participate in the HadStruc collaboration and the broader USQCD community, and may help mentor graduate students. The initial appointment is for two years, with possible renewal for a third year depending on performance and funding. UNC offers medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and postdoctoral benefits and services.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field by the start date and have a demonstrated research record in lattice QCD or related theoretical nuclear or particle physics. Required skills include numerical methods, scientific programming in C++ and/or Python, high-performance computing, independent research, teamwork, and strong communication. Preferred experience includes hadron-structure calculations, Chroma, QUDA, Grid, GPU computing, Monte Carlo data analysis, Bayesian or inverse-problem methods, DOE computing allocations, and multi-institutional collaboration. Applications require a CV/resume, cover letter, list of references, and research statement. The application is open until filled.
Funding details
Full-time temporary postdoctoral appointment for an initial two years, renewable for a third year subject to satisfactory performance and available funding. Salary is dependent on qualifications. UNC-Chapel Hill offers comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and postdoctoral benefits and services.
What's required
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field completed by the start date. They must demonstrate a research record in lattice QCD or closely related theoretical nuclear or particle physics, evidenced by publications; proficiency in numerical methods and scientific programming such as C++ and/or Python in a high-performance computing environment; the ability to conduct independent research and work effectively in a collaborative team; and strong written and oral communication skills. Preferred qualifications include experience with lattice calculations of hadron structure, lattice QCD software frameworks such as Chroma, QUDA, or Grid, GPU computing, statistical analysis of large Monte Carlo datasets including inverse-problem and Bayesian methods, DOE computing allocations, and productive collaboration in multi-institutional projects. Required application materials are a CV/resume, cover letter, list of references, and research statement.
How to apply
Apply through the UNC-Chapel Hill employment portal using the direct posting link. Submit a CV/resume, cover letter, list of references, and research statement. The position is open until filled.
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