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Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher in Experimental Nuclear Physics on the CMS Experiment Department: Physics and Astronomy, University of Kansas Starting Date: November 15, 2025, or as soon thereafter as the position can be filled (negotiable). Length of Appointment: Initial one year with the possibility of renewal annually for three additional years, subject to review. Responsibilities
Conduct research in experimental nuclear physics with the University of Kansas CMS nuclear physics group. Participate in detector operations, data analysis, event simulation, and publication of results. Engage in proposal preparation, editorial work, presentation of results, outreach, and career development. Contribute to studies of high gluon density and photon-photon interactions; participate in CMS Zero Degree Calorimeter (ZDC) work and construction of a new ZDC for the High-Luminosity LHC; potential involvement in the EPIC experiment at the Electron-Ion Collider. Active participation in ZDC detector calibration and related simulation studies for EIC and potential saturation signals related to LHC measurements. Specific job duties distributed as: 60% CMS heavy ion data analysis and technical work; 20% CMS upgrades; 10% possible EIC simulation studies; 10% assisting faculty in mentoring graduate students. Position Requirements
Willingness and ability to travel to Switzerland to spend time at the LHC. Qualifications
A Ph.D. in physics or related field by date of appointment. Previous on-site experience working at a running nuclear or high-energy physics experiment, as evidenced by application materials. Note:
To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed 6 months. Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in experimental physics, as evidenced by application materials. Experience in analysis of large complex data sets, as evidenced by application materials. Strong interpersonal communication skills, as evidenced by application materials. Demonstrated willingness to help mentor graduate students, as evidenced by application materials. Application Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (including publications list, where relevant) Statement of Research Interests and Skills At least three letters of recommendation Only complete applications will be considered. Application review begins Monday, October 27, 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. Contact
Michael Murray (mjmurray@ku.edu)
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Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher in Experimental Nuclear Physics on the CMS Experiment Department: Physics and Astronomy, University of Kansas Starting Date: November 15, 2025, or as soon thereafter as the position can be filled (negotiable). Length of Appointment: Initial one year with the possibility of renewal annually for three additional years, subject to review. Responsibilities
Conduct research in experimental nuclear physics with the University of Kansas CMS nuclear physics group. Participate in detector operations, data analysis, event simulation, and publication of results. Engage in proposal preparation, editorial work, presentation of results, outreach, and career development. Contribute to studies of high gluon density and photon-photon interactions; participate in CMS Zero Degree Calorimeter (ZDC) work and construction of a new ZDC for the High-Luminosity LHC; potential involvement in the EPIC experiment at the Electron-Ion Collider. Active participation in ZDC detector calibration and related simulation studies for EIC and potential saturation signals related to LHC measurements. Specific job duties distributed as: 60% CMS heavy ion data analysis and technical work; 20% CMS upgrades; 10% possible EIC simulation studies; 10% assisting faculty in mentoring graduate students. Position Requirements
Willingness and ability to travel to Switzerland to spend time at the LHC. Qualifications
A Ph.D. in physics or related field by date of appointment. Previous on-site experience working at a running nuclear or high-energy physics experiment, as evidenced by application materials. Note:
To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed 6 months. Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in experimental physics, as evidenced by application materials. Experience in analysis of large complex data sets, as evidenced by application materials. Strong interpersonal communication skills, as evidenced by application materials. Demonstrated willingness to help mentor graduate students, as evidenced by application materials. Application Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (including publications list, where relevant) Statement of Research Interests and Skills At least three letters of recommendation Only complete applications will be considered. Application review begins Monday, October 27, 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. Contact
Michael Murray (mjmurray@ku.edu)
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