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Post-Doctoral Fellow - Physics

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Post-Doctoral Fellow - Physics

Salary

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Location

Golden, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GLA- 495979-11/22

Department

Colorado School of Mines

Opening Date

07/14/2025

Closing Date

8/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1500 Illinois Street Golden, CO 80401

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected] 303-273-3888

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

+ Description

+ Benefits

Department Information

Engineering a world of possibilities

The Quantum Sensing and Subatomic Physics Groups at the Colorado School of Mines are recruiting a post-doctoral researcher to take a leading role in our broad program through precision measurements of rare isotope decay in advanced sensors.

The Electroweak Interaction and Quantum Sensing Group the at the Colorado School of Mines is recruiting a post-doctoral researcher to take a leading role in our broad program using rare-isotope-doped advanced sensors. We seek an experienced candidate with interest in using low-temperature or optical sensing techniques to search for physics Beyond the Standard Model (BSM) via precision measurements of nuclear decay at the eV-scale. The successful candidate will be integrated into both the BeEST and SALER experiments, as well as our other experimental programs under development, and will be tasked with driving their technical and scientific goals while advising several graduate students. The researcher will primarily be based in Golden, CO, USA and will manage the local experimental and laboratory facilities related to the superconducting sensing programs, however frequent travel to other locations including Michigan, TRIUMF (Vancouver, Canada) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (California) may be required. The candidate must be able to work well in diverse, mid-sized international collaborations, and will be responsible for documenting and disseminating their research work according to guidelines of the collaborations. It is also expected that researchers will have the interest and opportunity to develop their own new physics research directions within the general scope of our program.

Opportunities to collaborate on experiments at labs around the world within our research portfolio is also possible based on the candidates' expertise and interest. The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possible extension of a third. Salary and benefits are highly competitive and will be commensurate with the experience and fit of the candidate. The successful candidate will report directly to Prof. Kyle Leach , head of the Electroweak Interactions Group, PI of the SALER project at FRIB, and Spokesperson for the BeEST experiment, but will work closely with our entire research network.

Description of Job

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Technical development of superconducting and/or optomechanical quantum devices for BSM physics searches using rare isotopes

+ Low-background detection and cryogenic environment development for superconducting devices in the Colorado Underground Research Institute (CURIE)

+ Develop and lead new physics research directions within the scope of the BeEST and SALER experiments for neutrino physics and fundamental symmetries

+ Organize and lead the local research efforts in Colorado including mentoring a large team of student and staff researchers

+ Interact with university, industry, and laboratory collaboration partners on various aspects of the technical and scientific components of the experiments, including travel and extended work on-location.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Publish research results in peer-reviewed, high-level scientific or technical journals

+ Present results at national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops

+ Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

+ Ph.D. in nuclear or particle physics, low-temperature physics, or related field

+ Experience with data acquisition and analysis of subatomic physics experimental data

+ Experience mentoring young researchers in a diverse, supportive environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Programing skills with C++, ROOT, python, etc.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Ability to manage and lead a research program including drafting proposals and budgets

+ Some experience with UHV environments, high voltage, and low-temperature environments

+ Ability to travel nationally and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience:

+ Experience with cryogenic environments such as dilution refrigerators and/or ADRs

+ Previous experience with superconducting devices such as STJs, TES’, or MMCs

+ Experience with data acquisition and analysis of subatomic physics experimental data

+ Previous experience with lasers and fiber integration would be an asset

+ Previous experience with X-ray generators would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Ability to perform CAD model designing such as SolidWorks

+ Ability to wirebond small superconducting sensors

Supplemental Information

TOTAL REWARDS

$65,000 - $70,000 annual salary rate

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

+ Flexible health and dental care options

+ Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.

+ Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution

+ Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)

+ Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access todiscount programs (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home) through the State of Colorado and free tickets for MinesAthletics (https://minesathletics.com/) home games, as well as access to the state of the artRecreation Center (https://minesathletics.com/facilities/student-recreation-center/13) (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through theOutdoor Rec Center (https://minesathletics.com/sports/2016/7/10/outdoor-recreation-home.aspx) . We are proud to have recently opened an oncampus daycare center (https://www.mines.edu/human-resources/employee-total-rewards/benefits/faculty-staff-benefits/more-for-you-aa/mines-early-childhood-center/) . For more details about benefits at Mines, visitmines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Review of applications will be ongoing and continue until filled. Applicants must complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status) and upload the following:

+ CV including publication list

+ List of three professional references

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at [email protected] 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position. Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR with any questions [email protected].

ABOUT MINES AND GOLDEN, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size – roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a community where our individual perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines. (http://www.mines.edu/)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce. Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

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