The Center for Nuclear Femtography (CNF) is currently seeking an exceptional postdoctoral fellow to conduct research aligned with the Center’s scientific mission.
CNF is a multidisciplinary center supported by the Commonwealth of Virginia, focused on the emerging science of nuclear femtography—the mapping of the spatial distributions and motions of quarks and gluons inside the nucleus at sub-femtometer scales. This work leverages both experimental data and first-principles QCD computations. Achieving these goals requires a multidisciplinary approach that integrates experimental and theoretical nuclear physics, applied mathematics, and computational science, including machine learning and advanced visualization techniques.
The successful candidate will play a leadership role within CNF and collaborate with a large, diverse team of scientists—including theorists and experimentalists—from the Center, specifically Jefferson Lab, Virginia-based universities, and the international community, all working toward advancing our understanding of the fundamental structure of matter.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct original research aligned with CNF’s scientific program.
- Perform high-level global theoretical analysis of current world datasets
- Develop and maintain software infrastructure to facilitate interfaces between experimental and theoretical analyses.
- Contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
- Present CNF research at scientific meetings, workshops, and international conferences.
- Take a leading role in organizing CNF-sponsored meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
- Ph.D. in nuclear or particle physics.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in scientific data analysis and data management.
- Strong programming skills and experience with tools commonly used in nuclear and particle physics.
- Familiarity with AI/ML techniques is desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an international, multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience with one or more areas of CNF’s research program, either in theory or experiment, particularly related to Generalized Parton Distributions (GPDs) or Transverse Momentum Distributions (TMDs).
Application Instructions:
Please submit a CV, publication list, statement of research, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent. The letters of recommendation should be sent electronically to cnf@sura.org. For full consideration, applications should be received by June 30, 2025, but applications will be open until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to the CNF Acting Director, Dr. Latifa Elouadrhiri, at latifa@jlab.org.
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