Phase2 Technology
ECA - Hall A/C Postdoctoral Fellow
Phase2 Technology, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Come join our team at Jefferson Lab, where great minds matter.
2 YEAR TERM POSITION
Posting Date: 01/08/2026
Salary Range: $64,200 - $96,400 (PD)
Work Location Type: Dedicated On-site (100% on-site work)
What your job will be like: The Physics Division (Hall A/C) at Jefferson Lab invites applicants to fill a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. In this role, you will be part of a large team of experienced scientists focusing on precision experimental physics measurements in halls A and C. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of TJNAF. The successful candidates will work on simulation studies and photon detector development for Compton polarimetry, and the parity‑violating electron scattering (PVES) experiments in halls A and C.
In this role you will:
Simulate, construct, and commission photon detector for Compton polarimeter.
Collaborate with the staff and users to commission, collect data, and perform analysis for the MOLLER experiment.
Develop, propose, and help carry‑out medium energy nuclear physics experiments.
Work on the publication and presentation of results in top tier journals and at major scientific conferences.
Qualifications we require: Education
Ph.D. in experimental nuclear or particle physics
Education above the minimum may not be substituted for experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Up‑to‑date knowledge in related scientific data collection, data management, and data analysis concepts
Ability to communicate clearly in writing (e.g., email, memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to his/her supervisor and scientists
Ability to interacts well with work group and team environment
Self‑motivated and can represent work associated with specific projects at professional meetings
3 reference letters needed for this position. Please have them sent to Tiffany Twine @ttwine @jlab.org
About Jefferson Lab Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.
A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.
Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time‑off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leve)
401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast
Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to recruiting @jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am -5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.
Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign–state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full‑time, part‑time or voluntary.
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Posting Date: 01/08/2026
Salary Range: $64,200 - $96,400 (PD)
Work Location Type: Dedicated On-site (100% on-site work)
What your job will be like: The Physics Division (Hall A/C) at Jefferson Lab invites applicants to fill a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. In this role, you will be part of a large team of experienced scientists focusing on precision experimental physics measurements in halls A and C. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of TJNAF. The successful candidates will work on simulation studies and photon detector development for Compton polarimetry, and the parity‑violating electron scattering (PVES) experiments in halls A and C.
In this role you will:
Simulate, construct, and commission photon detector for Compton polarimeter.
Collaborate with the staff and users to commission, collect data, and perform analysis for the MOLLER experiment.
Develop, propose, and help carry‑out medium energy nuclear physics experiments.
Work on the publication and presentation of results in top tier journals and at major scientific conferences.
Qualifications we require: Education
Ph.D. in experimental nuclear or particle physics
Education above the minimum may not be substituted for experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Up‑to‑date knowledge in related scientific data collection, data management, and data analysis concepts
Ability to communicate clearly in writing (e.g., email, memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to his/her supervisor and scientists
Ability to interacts well with work group and team environment
Self‑motivated and can represent work associated with specific projects at professional meetings
3 reference letters needed for this position. Please have them sent to Tiffany Twine @ttwine @jlab.org
About Jefferson Lab Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.
A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.
Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time‑off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leve)
401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast
Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to recruiting @jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am -5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.
Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign–state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full‑time, part‑time or voluntary.
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