Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental Particle Physics

About this position

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Area of Research: Particle Physics Experiment

Department of Physics

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

• The Department of Physics at the University of Illinois
• Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a postdoctoral research
• position in particle physics experiment. The successful candidate will
• work in the Nuclear Physics Laboratory research group. The primary
• focus of the fellowship would be Project 8, an experiment to provide a
• direct measurement of the neutrino mass using Cyclotron Radiation
• Emission Spectroscopy (CRES) of electrons near the tritium endpoint.
• Our responsibilities in the experiment include design, optimization
• and fabrication of the magnet systems and magnetometry as well as
• development of a cryogenic atomic tritium source.

• The Postdoctoral Research Associate is a full-time position appointed
• on a 12-month service basis. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in
• physics earned within ten years of the position’s start date. The
• initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of extension
• based on performance and funding. The anticipated start date is
• January 2027 but is negotiable. Salary is competitive and commensurate
• with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal
• equity. This position will be expected to work at the University of
• Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus and possibly at collaborating
• institutions on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace
• Flexibility policy. This position is eligible for work authorization
• sponsorship.

• To apply, please submit cover letter, CV, and three letters of
• reference by December 1, 2026, directly to Prof. Douglas Beck (dhbeck@illinois.edu).
• Review of applications will begin on that date and will continue until
• the position is filled.

• This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes
• health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time
• off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

• The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal
• export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right
• to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

• The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer,
• including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and
• complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
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