sPHENIX is a new detector at RHIC.

[Rosi Reed <rosijreed AT lehigh.edu>]

Hello sPHENIX,

I would like to bring your attention to a postdoctoral position opening at Lehigh.  I have a copy of the ad below, but please apply (or urge you qualified students/postdocs to apply) at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19164

Please don't hesitate to contact me or to circulate this offer to potential candidates.

In particular, this position will be focused on building the sEPD for sPHENIX!

Regards,

Rosi

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The Department of Physics at Lehigh University seeks applicants for a postdoctoral research fellow position in the field of ultrarelativistic heavy-ion physics. The successful candidate will work with Professors Rosi Reed and Anders Knospe on the design, construction and commissioning of the sPHENIX Event Plane Detector (sEPD) for the sPHENIX experiment at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The successful candidate will conduct research and analyze either STAR data or sPHENIX simulated data. Responsibilities include data analysis and publication of results, collaboration service work, mentoring students, and support of the Lehigh Relativistic Heavy Ion Group's research activities. Occasional travel to Brookhaven will be required. The term of the position will be 2 years. 

Experience in the field of ultrarelativistic heavy-ion physics is required. Candidates with a strong background in hardware are preferred. The successful candidate should have completed the requirements for a Ph.D. degree by the time of appointment. 

To apply, please submit electronically the following materials:

(1) cover letter,

(2) curriculum vitae,

(3) names and contact details for at least two references.

For more information, contact Professor Reed at rosijreed AT lehigh.edu. Initial review of applications will begin on September 1st and will continue until the position is filled.

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Rosi Reed
RHIC/AGS UEC member
Associate Professor, Physics Department
Lehigh University
(610)758-3907
16 Memorial Drive East Office 406
Bethlehem, PA 18015
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