Position Summary
The FRIB Theory Alliance is seeking outstanding candidates for up to two FRIB Theory Fellows, to be hosted by a Partner Institution (listed below). The successful candidate(s) will conduct independent or collaborative research on nuclear structure, reactions, astrophysics, and/or fundamental symmetries relevant to the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). The FRIB Theory Alliance is a consortium of universities and national laboratories actively engaged in theoretical research in FRIB science. FRIB will be a new national user facility for nuclear science, funded by the DOE Office of Science and operated by Michigan State University.
The FRIB Theory Fellowship is a two-year position with the possibility of renewal for a maximum of five years. The initial stipend is $77k and this position has an annual travel budget of up to $10k. This FRIB Theory Fellow will be an employee of Michigan State University stationed at a hosting institution by mutual agreement. The successful candidates must demonstrate great promise for high achievement in FRIB science. Past fellows have a track record of moving directly into open faculty or permanent staff positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Physics or related field
Minimum Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physics
- Ability to work with export controlled technologies
Required Application Materials
- CV
- Cover letter
- Three reference letters
Together-we-will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:
https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Special Instructions
Applicants should communicate their interest to a specific hosting institution. Hosting institutions and host contact information are:
Florida State University: Alexander Volya (avolya@fsu.edu)
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Amy Lovell (lovell@lanl.gov)
University of Washington (Physics Department):Aurel Bulgac (bulgac@uw.edu)
Washington University in St. Louis: Saori Pastore (saori@wustl.edu)
The application deadline is October 11th, 2021. Three reference letters are also due by this date. If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Phillips (phillid1@ohio.edu).
Review of Applications Begins On
10/11/2021
Website
www.frib.msu.edu
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