Inside Higher Ed
Postdoctoral Employee Scintillation Physics Nuclear Engineering Department
Inside Higher Ed, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Position overview
Position title:
Postdoc Employee Position duration:
Two years with the possibility of renewal depending on performance and availability of funding Percent time:
100% Anticipated start:
October 2025 Location:
Berkeley, CA Salary:
The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is between $75,000 and $85,000. Application window:
Open date May 17, 2025. Most recent review date Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Final date Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description
The Bay Area Neutron Group (BANG), led by Dr. Bethany Goldblum, in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in scintillation physics for radiation detection applications. The goal of this work, in collaboration with US DOE national laboratories, is to develop a theoretical framework to predict organic scintillator properties from the underlying molecular structure. Primary responsibilities
include: Develop computational models to simulate scintillator properties using time-dependent density functional theory and Monte Carlo methods Analyze and interpret data to validate theoretical models Manuscript development and communication of research at scientific meetings Collaborate with experimentalists at the 88-Inch Cyclotron at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Labor contract : https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/px/index.html Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) PhD or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent degree-granting program Additional qualifications (required at start) Ph.D. or equivalent international degree The candidate should have no more than three years of post-degree research experience Preferred qualifications PhD or equivalent in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or related disciplines Demonstrated proficiency with computational modeling, e.g., DFT simulations, Monte Carlo methods Skills in C++ programming Superior academic performance Ability to be self-directed within broadly defined limits Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Application requirements
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04922 Help contact:
leisa@berkeley.edu About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. The university’s affirmative action and nondiscrimination policies apply. In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University policy. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Job location:
Berkeley, CA Job postings and related notices
Posted by the recruitment advertising agency. This description reflects the UC Berkeley postdoctoral opportunity in scintillation physics and does not include external postings.
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Position title:
Postdoc Employee Position duration:
Two years with the possibility of renewal depending on performance and availability of funding Percent time:
100% Anticipated start:
October 2025 Location:
Berkeley, CA Salary:
The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is between $75,000 and $85,000. Application window:
Open date May 17, 2025. Most recent review date Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Final date Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description
The Bay Area Neutron Group (BANG), led by Dr. Bethany Goldblum, in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in scintillation physics for radiation detection applications. The goal of this work, in collaboration with US DOE national laboratories, is to develop a theoretical framework to predict organic scintillator properties from the underlying molecular structure. Primary responsibilities
include: Develop computational models to simulate scintillator properties using time-dependent density functional theory and Monte Carlo methods Analyze and interpret data to validate theoretical models Manuscript development and communication of research at scientific meetings Collaborate with experimentalists at the 88-Inch Cyclotron at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Labor contract : https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/px/index.html Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) PhD or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent degree-granting program Additional qualifications (required at start) Ph.D. or equivalent international degree The candidate should have no more than three years of post-degree research experience Preferred qualifications PhD or equivalent in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or related disciplines Demonstrated proficiency with computational modeling, e.g., DFT simulations, Monte Carlo methods Skills in C++ programming Superior academic performance Ability to be self-directed within broadly defined limits Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Application requirements
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04922 Help contact:
leisa@berkeley.edu About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. The university’s affirmative action and nondiscrimination policies apply. In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University policy. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Job location:
Berkeley, CA Job postings and related notices
Posted by the recruitment advertising agency. This description reflects the UC Berkeley postdoctoral opportunity in scintillation physics and does not include external postings.
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