The experimental relativistic heavy-ion physics group at Rice University invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position. The Rice group is involved in the CMS experiment at the LHC and STAR experiment at RHIC. The successful candidate is expected to play a leading role in our physics analysis effort of CMS heavy ion program. Besides, the candidate will also play a major role in detector projects the Rice group is involved in, including the CMS Data Acquisition System and a new Mip Timing Detector for particle identification at CMS in the HL-LHC era. Applicants must have, or be about to obtain, a Ph.D. in experimental nuclear or particle physics. Qualified candidates should apply electronically here: http://jobs.rice.edu/postings/17520 and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by e-mail to: Prof. Wei Li at wl33@rice.edu. The position will remain open until it is filled. The start date is negotiable. For full consideration, the application should be received by January 15, 2019. Rice University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.