Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Nuclear Physics (MARA Low-Energy Branch)

Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Nuclear Physics (MARA Low-Energy Branch)

University of Jyväskylä

Jyväskylä, Finland

The researcher will work with both the Nuclear Spectroscopy group and the Exotic Nuclei and Beams (IGISOL) team at the University of Jyväskylä.

The Nuclear Spectroscopy group studies properties of nuclei mainly along the proton dripline and in the region of the heavy elements. The group uses recoil separators and a variety of nuclear spectroscopic techniques to shed light on nuclear structure and nuclear decay properties.

The IGISOL team investigates properties of atomic nuclei by employing high-precision mass spectrometry, laser spectroscopy and decay spectroscopy. The team also develop methods of radioactive ion beam production.

In recent years these two research groups have embarked on a challenging new project, the development of a low-energy facility connected to the recoil separator, MARA. This new project, MARA-LEB, will employ gas-cell and gas-jet laser ionization and spectroscopy, decay spectroscopy and in the future, mass spectrometry.

Who we are looking for

The successful candidate is expected to play a significant role in the ongoing development and commissioning of the MARA-LEB facility, including the post-commissioning phases with laser and mass spectrometry. Moreover, the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to other experiments in the Accelerator Laboratory, which have close overlap with techniques to be applied at MARA-LEB.

Qualifications

• You have, or are just about to be awarded, a Ph.D. degree in nuclear physics or a related field;
• You have a strong background in experimental techniques employed in accelerator-based laboratories;
• Proficiency in computational and simulation methods and/or programming (e.g., SIMION, COMSOL, Python…);
• You are interested in research and motivated to pursue an academic career;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently, as well as in a collaborative international environment.

Preferred skills (any of those listed below)

• Experience with gas cells, ion guides and methods of ion-beam manipulation;
• Experience with use of recoil separators and nuclear spectroscopic techniques;
• Familiarity with pulsed laser systems and/or mass measurements.

The duties, qualification requirements, and language skills of a postdoctoral researcher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. The PhD degree required for the position must have been completed before the starting date. A trial period of six months will be used in the beginning of the employment.