Postdoctoral opportunity at BNL

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Anze Slosar
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Postdoctoral opportunity at BNL

Post by Anze Slosar » November 30 2015

We are conducting a wide search for a post-doc at Brookhaven National Lab. BNL is a multipurpose research institution within the DOE lab complex, is commutable from NYC and is involved in a number of currently funded (BOSS, eBOSS, DESI, LSST) and planned experiments. We would be particularly happy to hear from data analysis or instrumentation oriented candidates. The full advert is below. For full consideration, applications should be submitted before January 8, 2016. Any inquires regarding the position should be sent to Anže Slosar ([Log in to view email]).

Interested candidates should go to

https://www.bnl.gov/hr/careers/

and search for a postdoctoral job ID #519. In addition, in order to speed up the process, we would appreciate if candidates could also sent the application pack (cover letter, CV, 3 page proposal directly to [Log in to view email]). Generic proposals are fine since we judge candidates by their ability to generate new ideas and write coherent text.


Why Work at BNL?
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Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multipurpose research institution
funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of
Science. Located on the center of Long Island, New York, Brookhaven
Lab brings world-class facilities and expertise to the most exciting
and important questions in basic and applied science—from the birth of
our universe to the sustainable energy technology of tomorrow. We
operate cutting-edge large-scale facilities for studies in physics,
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advanced technologies. The Laboratory's almost 3,000 scientists,
engineers, and support staff are joined each year by more than 4,000
visiting researchers from around the world. Our award-winning history,
including seven Nobel Prizes, stretches back to 1947, and we continue
to unravel mysteries from the nanoscale to the cosmic scale, and
everything in between. Brookhaven is operated and managed by
Brookhaven Science Associates, which was founded by the Research
Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony
Brook University, and Battelle, a nonprofit applied science and
technology organization. Organizational Overview Brookhaven National
Laboratory is developing a program in cosmology, following a long
tradition of strength in particle and nuclear physics. The group is
involved in BOSS, eBOSS, DESI and DES experiments, as well as playing
crucial role in the LSST hardware and science analysis.

Position Description
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Successful candidate will perform research in the field of
experimental cosmology, analyzing data from current generation of DOE
experiments in which BNL is involved (BOSS, eBOSS, DESI, LSST) or work
on conceptual designs for the next generation large scale structure
experiment.

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- PhD in Physics or Astronomy
- Strong background in cosmology

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Theory, Data Analysis or Instrument Design relevant to Large Scale
Structure Experiments

For full consideration a three page research proposal and a cover
letter should be sent to [Log in to view email]. Applicant should additionally
arrange three confidental letters of reference to be sent to
[Log in to view email].


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compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes but is
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- Medical Plans
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Dental Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Plan
- On site Child Development Center, Swimming Pool, Weight room Tennis
Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits .

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employment. To be considered for this position, please apply online at
Post Doctoral Positions
(http://www.bnl.gov/hr/careers/jobs/index.php?q=1) and enter the Job
ID number located at the top of this page into the Search by Job ID
field.

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