Research Associate in Nuclear Physics

Research Associate in Nuclear Physics

University of York

York, United Kingdom

Role

The York NPG is heavily involved in the Jefferson Lab (J-Lab) facility in the US where they are developing a compact photon source (CPS). The CPS has such intensity that if used as a spallation source it can produce neutron-rich isotopes below 208Pb that approach the region relevant to the astrophysical r-process. The York NPG is uniquely placed to exploit the capability of such a facility with their overlapping interests in nuclear structure, fission, nuclear astrophysics and hadron physics. The NPG wishes to leverage its expertise in these different areas to make the case for exploitation of the CPS for studies of exotic nuclei. The research associate will carry out work to explore the capabilities of the CPS in producing isotopes through modelling and creating a basic conceptual design as to how to extract, study and exploit such exotic nuclei. Attention will also be given to alternate routes to production of medical isotopes.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed

You will have:

• A PhD in nuclear physics or equivalent experience;
• Ability to carry out modelling of isotope production using nuclear reaction codes such as TALYS and GIBUU;
• Ability to carry out Monte Carlo based simulations of radiation transport using e.g. GEANT4 or MCNP.