Research Fellow in Experimental Nuclear Physics

Fixed Term Contract: Until 30/09/2027

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 08 September 2024

Interview Date: Monday 30 September 2024

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The role

A postdoctoral research fellow position in the field of experimental nuclear physics is available at the University of Surrey. The position will support a programme of nuclear structure, funded under a recent STFC consolidated grant award.

The programme of work is aimed to contribute to the understanding of the behaviour of heavy neutron-rich nuclei under extreme conditions through exploitation of the new generation of exotic-beam facilities. It will focus on investigating the structural properties of nuclei, which are key to understanding both shell-gap persistence and r-process nucleosynthesis. It will explore phenomena such as prolate-oblate shape evolution and K-isomerism, which are highly sensitive to the details of nuclear models. Objectives include understanding the evolution of collective nuclear properties such as quadrupole and triaxial deformations with increasing neutron number, and probing the limits of effective shell-model interactions for neutron-rich nuclei.

About you

The postdoctoral researcher’s responsibility will include the technical organisation of overseas experiments, setting up complex detector arrangements and maintaining the STFC funded LaBr3 fast-timing FATIMA array and associated electronics. The position will involve work with radioactive rare isotope beams at laboratories including GSI/FAIR, CERN/ISOLDE, RIKEN etc. The candidate will be encouraged in the development of their own research programme.

The successful candidate will be an integral member of the experimental nuclear physics group and will be involved in the activities aimed to study the structure of heavy neutron-rich nuclei. They will join an established group studying isomeric and beta-unstable nuclei at the limits of experimental accessibility, using gamma-ray, charged-particle and storage-ring techniques. Candidates should have a proven track record of research contributions in experimental nuclear physics.

How to apply

Please click the 'Apply' button above and complete the application form evidencing your skills and experience against the essential criteria required for the role and attached your CV.

Further information 

Informal enquiries about this vacancy can be made to Professor Zsolt Podolyák (z.podolyak@surrey.ac.uk) and Professor Paddy Regan (p.regan@surrey.ac.uk).

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on the 30th of September 2024.  

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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