Oak Ridge National Laboratory – Postdoctoral position

The Heavy Ion Reactions group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking qualified candidates
for a new Postdoctoral Research Associate position to conduct experimental research and work on the
development of readout electronics for an upgrade of the Time Projection Chamber of the ALICE
Experiment.
Responsibilities:
- Independently plan, design, and execute tests of advanced detector readout electronics associated with the
upgrade of the ALICE TPC
- Responsible for presenting and reporting research results and publishing scientific results in key peerreviewed
journals in a timely manner
- Participate in the initiation of new research directions and development of research proposals
- Collaborate with other scientists and technical personnel to carry out research projects
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in High Energy Nuclear Physics, High Energy Physics, or closely related field required
- Must have completed all degree requirements before starting appointment, and be within five years of
receiving doctorate.
- Strong background in all aspects of detector hardware, operations, and data analysis
- Strong experience with readout electronics, data acquisition, electronics testing and operations
- Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences
This is a temporary, full-time assignment for two years with the option to renew for a maximum of three
years. Questions may be sent to Tom Cormier (cormiertm at ornl.gov) or Ken Read (readkf at ornl.gov).

For further details and to apply, see: http://goo.gl/HW7RWz