Postdoctoral Fellow, Physics (Nuclear / Precision Measurement)

Posting Details

Position Details

Title Postdoctoral Fellow, Physics (Nuclear / Precision Measurement) Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Cntr For Explor of En & Matter Location Bloomington Position Summary

The IU experimental nuclear physics group has an active program addressing fundamental questions in nuclear physics, particle physics, and astrophysics/cosmology. Group members are leaders in a wide range of experiments, including: investigations of the flavor and spin structure of the nucleon (STAR at RHIC, Belle II at KEK); studies of parity and time reversal violation between nucleons (NIST, SNS, LANSCE, JPARC, JLAB, FRM), measurements of neutrino properties (Fermilab, SNS, SURF, LNGS), neutron decay and neutron interferometry (NIST, LANSCE, SNS, ISIS, ILL), and searches for possible exotic spin-dependent interactions. The group is part of the Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter (CEEM) at IU, which also includes research in theoretical nuclear physics, condensed matter, and radiation effects studies. Group members include professional staff in electronics, mechanical engineering, cryogenic design, and machinists, as well as graduate and undergraduate students. Local facilities include a low-energy neutron source (LENS) available for neutron detector development and testing, high-bay facilities for large-scale fabrication, professional and student machine shops, a polarized 3He lab, a dilution refrigerator, and a vibration isolated lab for weak force measurement. The laboratory possesses infrastructure on a scale which enables us to make major hardware contributions to experiments. Opportunities are available on all major research projects.

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Basic Qualifications

At least 3 years of training in a PhD in experimental subatomic physics or precision measurement is required.

Department Contact for Questions

Professor Walter Pettus (pettus@iu.edu)

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31263 Positions are regularly available, and this search will remain open; applications will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates are encouraged to reach out to the search chair or other faculty to inquire about particular needs and timelines. The search chair is Professor Walter Pettus, Department of Physics, Indiana University - IU Center for Exploration of Energy & Matter (CEEM), MES Hall, 2401 N Milo B Sampson Ln, Bloomington IN 47408, email: pettus@iu.edu

Applications for postdoctoral positions are accepted on a continuing basis, and starting dates can be adjusted to suit the candidates.

For Best Consideration Date 04/01/2026 Expected Start Date 07/01/2026 Posting Number IU-101424-2025

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other