Postdoctoral Research Associate (Particle Physics)

Location: College Station, Texas, United States

Company

Texas A&M University is a research university with a Department of Physics and Astronomy covering particle physics, astronomy, applied physics, and related fields.

What you will do

• Conduct research on dark matter, neutrinos, and gamma rays.
• Search for new physics using astroparticle and terrestrial data.
• Contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Travel to conferences to present research results.
• Organize workshops and seminars and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics.
• Understanding of current open questions in particle physics, including searches for new physics.

Nice to have

• Prior experience working with modern tools and machine learning.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, flexible spending, and long-term disability insurance, with employer contributions to health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of annual paid holidays, paid sick leave, and paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs, release time, LinkedIn Learning, webinars, and limited financial support for conferences and workshops.
• Educational release time, tuition assistance, and access to the Living Well program.
• Employment is contingent on continued grant or contract funding, satisfactory performance, credential verification, and a criminal history check.

Hiring process

• Submit the application with all required data or attach a complete resume.
• A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.