Post Doc Associate
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Posting Details
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Appointments are limited-term and are designed for those who have recently received a doctorate. Appointments are made to academic departments with the approval of the department head and may require senior officer approval. Appointments are usually for not less than one term and are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. This appointment is not intended for long-term, indefinite, or career appointments.
I. POSITION INFORMATION
Job Description Summary:
This postdoc will primarily engage in the Muon proton Scattering Experiment (MUSE), which takes place at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland. MUSE provides simultaneous measurement of elastic electron and muon scattering off the proton and investigates both charge states. This enables comparison of the cross sections and form factors, investigating two-photon effects and the proton charge radius in muons and electrons.
The selected candidate will provide on-site and remote expertise during periods of experimental running. They will lead aspects of the physics analysis of the experiment, engage in substantial analysis code development to ensure that the data taken is of the requisite quality, and participate in the publication of the physics analyses. They will also be responsible for implementing the MUSE data analysis software on GW’s high performance computing cluster to allow more efficient analysis. The selected candidate will participate
in the training and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students performing analysis and contributing to experimental running. While their main focus will be on MUSE, they will also be able to contribute to the polarizability program at MAMI in Mainz, Germany in order to broaden their professional experience and network and support the experimental program there.
The selected candidate will provide on-site and remote expertise during periods of experimental running. They will lead aspects of the physics analysis of the experiment, engage in substantial analysis code development to ensure that the data taken is of the requisite quality, and participate in the publication of the physics analyses. They will also be responsible for implementing the MUSE data analysis software on GW’s high performance computing cluster to allow more efficient analysis. The selected candidate will participate
in the training and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students performing analysis and contributing to experimental running. While their main focus will be on MUSE, they will also be able to contribute to the polarizability program at MAMI in Mainz, Germany in order to broaden their professional experience and network and support the experimental program there.
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires Ph.D. in public health or a related field (e.g., epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, etc.). A strong background in quantitative/qualitative methodology, writing, and engagement in self-directed and guided research are required. Ability to meet deadlines and efficiently multitask is also required.
Desired Qualifications:
Applicants must have fulfilled of all requirements for the award of a PhD or equivalent qualification in arelevant field by the date of employment.
Applicants with expertise in the execution and analysis of nuclear physics experiments will be preferred and are strongly encouraged to apply.
The initial appointment is for one year, with possible extensions for a second and third year depending on satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.
Applicants with expertise in the execution and analysis of nuclear physics experiments will be preferred and are strongly encouraged to apply.
The initial appointment is for one year, with possible extensions for a second and third year depending on satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.
Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Posting Number
P010044
Job Open Date
05/31/2024
Job Close Date
Part-time / Full-time
PF Post Doc Full Time Exempt
Total Hours per Week
40
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Campus Location
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)
Expected duration of appointment
2 Years
Position Designation
On-Campus
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employees in this subfamily are responsible for designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. Duties may include performing experiments, collecting, analyzing and reporting data.
Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
- No
- Yes
- For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
- Yes, IEP complete
- No, still in IEP
- N/a - not a current GW employee
- What is your expected salary range?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Cover Letter
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