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Location

East Lansing, MI | United States

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Position Summary

Michigan State University operates FRIB as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics.

As one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities, FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. FRIB hosts what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, enabling scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry. 

User facility operation is supported by the  DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics . MSU’s nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to  U.S. News & World Report .

This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.

As a Professor, you will be responsible for the following:

• Provide leadership for rare isotope science development including graduate student and postdoc supervision [30%]
• Perform research with rare isotopes to enhance the reputation and visibility of the facility [30%]
• Develop methods to improve FRIB fragment separation, and reduce the time and effort necessary to deliver rare isotope beams [20%]
• Operate fragment separators, beamlines, and experimental devices [15%]
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. [5%]

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated excellence in the application of experimental techniques in nuclear science, ion optics, and instrumentation with expertise in one of these areas
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research in rare isotope science and establish a world-recognized research program
• Knowledge and operation of fragment separators or magnetic spectrometers
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, researchers, and other stakeholders within and outside the facility
• Ability to do critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address challenges in rare isotope science and fragment separation
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly with all audiences, both verbally and in writing

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, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

• PhD with 10 + years of experience 
• Record accomplishments in rare isotope nuclear science and establishment of a world-recognized research program
• Demonstration of knowledge of experimental techniques in nuclear science, ion optics, and instrumentation, with expertise in one of these areas

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to supervise graduate students and postdoctoral researchers

Required Application Materials

• CV
• Contact information for three letter writers for reference letters

Special Instructions

Please contact Sarah Powell ( [email protected] )

Review of Applications Begins On

02/26/2024

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MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

About Michigan State University

Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.

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