New

Hall B Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab)
sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Newport News
Jun 03, 2026
*At Jefferson Lab,you'llchampioncutting-edgescience and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark - where excellence meets purpose, andgreat mindstrulymatter.* Salary Range: $65,600 - $98,500 What your job will be like: The successful candidate will work closely with staff scientists to prepare and carry out experiments using the CLAS12 detector, contribute to detector upgrade projects, and perform physics analyses. Hall B offers extensive opportunities for physics data analysis with CLAS12 and for developing new experimental proposals. Current research topics include studies of generalized parton distributions (GPDs), transverse-momentum dependent parton distributions (TMDs), and hadron spectroscopy. A strong emphasis is placed on applying modern artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to data reconstruction, event selection, and physics analysis. The fellow is expected to play a leading role in the Hall B luminosity upgrade program. In this job you will: Conduct original research in nuclear physics using CLAS12 data Support preparations and running of experiments using the CLAS12 detector Play leading role in developing instrumentation and software for the CLAS12 high luminosity upgrade Present research at professional meetings and contribbute to the scientific publication Experience Preferred: Experience with the operations of modern nuclear physics experimental equipment Preferred: Experience with modern high-energy and nuclear physics software tools Preferred: Experience with or interest in AI/ML techniques Education Required: PHD in Experimental Nuclear or Particle Physics Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Up-to-date knowledge of scientific data collection, data management, and data analysis methods Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment Good programming skills (JAVA/Python/C++/) About Jefferson Lab Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community. A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world. Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab** At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to: * Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans * Flexible Spending Accounts * Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave) * 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested * Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available) * Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs * Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am - 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request. Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.