Assistant Researcher in Experimental Nuclear Physics (University of California Berkeley Department of Physics)

Assistant Researcher - Experimental Nuclear Physics - Department of Physics - University of California, Berkeley Job #JPF02918 Physics / College of Letters & Science - Mathematical & Physical Sciences / UC Berkeley Recruitment Period Open date: March 16th, 2021 Next review date: Friday, Apr 30, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Apr 30, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of Physics at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for two Assistant Researchers to work in the area of experimental nuclear physics, with an expected start date in May-June 2021. This is a full-time, 100% appointment. The position will be in the Weak Interaction group in the Physics Department of U.C. Berkeley. The group focuses on searches for neutrinoless double-beta decay and other rare processes with the CUORE and CUPID experiments at Gran Sasso, Italy. The job duties and responsibilities of this position include research and development of the novel instrumentation for, and operation, monitoring, and data analysis of nuclear physics experiments. In particular, lead the development of the state-of-the-art bolometric detectors for the CUPID experiment, take responsibility for design, construction, and commissioning of a significant subsystem in the CUPID experiment, participate in organization and operations of the local bolometric R&D facility, maintain the remote data monitoring tools for the CUORE experiment, develop new simulation and analysis tools for the CUORE and CUPID experiments. Prepare high-profile publications, prepare annual reports to the Department of Energy, and assist in developing funding proposals. Basic qualifications: (must be met at the time of application): Ph.D. or equivalent international degree. Additional qualifications: (must be met by the start date of the job): Five to ten years of work experience post Ph.D. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in Physics or Nuclear Engineering, with specialization in particle physics, nuclear physics, or instrumentation development. Excellence in developing nuclear and particle physics instrumentation, experience with the cryogenic detector development, including operations of dilution refrigerator systems, low-noise and low-vibration environments, custom electronics, and data acquisition systems. Working knowledge of analysis and simulation tools (ROOT, Geant4). Demonstrated record of preparing scientific or technical publications in peer-reviewed journals. Salary range: $78,400 to $83,300 (full-time, 100% rate). Starting salary will be commensurate with experience. For information on UC benefits, please visit: http://hr.berkeley.edu/compensation-benefits/benefits This position is in a represented bargaining unit. To apply, please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF02918. The position will remain open until filled. Please direct questions to Yury Kolomensky, ygkolomensky@berkeley.edu For inquiries of an administrative nature, contact Christy Welden at cwelden@berkeley.edu Diversity statement: The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their work. Family friendly statement: UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity). Publications List Reference requirements 2-3 required (contact information only) Job location Berkeley, CA If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

Assistant Researcher - Experimental Nuclear Physics - Department of Physics - University of California, Berkeley

Job #JPF02918

Physics / College of Letters & Science - Mathematical & Physical Sciences / UC Berkeley

Recruitment Period

Open date: March 16th, 2021

Next review date: Friday, Apr 30, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Apr 30, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Physics at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for two Assistant Researchers to work in the area of experimental nuclear physics, with an expected start date in May-June 2021. This is a full-time, 100% appointment.

The position will be in the Weak Interaction group in the Physics Department of U.C. Berkeley. The group focuses on searches for neutrinoless double-beta decay and other rare processes with the CUORE and CUPID experiments at Gran Sasso, Italy.

The job duties and responsibilities of this position include research and development of the novel instrumentation for, and operation, monitoring, and data analysis of nuclear physics experiments. In particular, lead the development of the state-of-the-art bolometric detectors for the CUPID experiment, take responsibility for design, construction, and commissioning of a significant subsystem in the CUPID experiment, participate in organization and operations of the local bolometric R&D facility, maintain the remote data monitoring tools for the CUORE experiment, develop new simulation and analysis tools for the CUORE and CUPID experiments. Prepare high-profile publications, prepare annual reports to the Department of Energy, and assist in developing funding proposals.

Basic qualifications: (must be met at the time of application):
Ph.D. or equivalent international degree.

Additional qualifications: (must be met by the start date of the job):
Five to ten years of work experience post Ph.D.

Preferred qualifications:
Ph.D. in Physics or Nuclear Engineering, with specialization in particle physics, nuclear physics, or instrumentation development. Excellence in developing nuclear and particle physics instrumentation, experience with the cryogenic detector development, including operations of dilution refrigerator systems, low-noise and low-vibration environments, custom electronics, and data acquisition systems. Working knowledge of analysis and simulation tools (ROOT, Geant4). Demonstrated record of preparing scientific or technical publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Salary range: $78,400 to $83,300 (full-time, 100% rate). Starting salary will be commensurate with experience. For information on UC benefits, please visit: http://hr.berkeley.edu/compensation-benefits/benefits

This position is in a represented bargaining unit.

To apply, please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF02918.

The position will remain open until filled.

Please direct questions to Yury Kolomensky, ygkolomensky@berkeley.edu For inquiries of an administrative nature, contact Christy Welden at cwelden@berkeley.edu

Diversity statement:
The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their work.

Family friendly statement:
UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).
Publications List

Reference requirements