Post-Doctoral Researcher in Theoretical Research with High-Brilliance Gamma Beams

Gamma Driven Experiments Department


    Scope of work:
    Post-doctoral research assistants will ensure part of the scientific expertise needed to prepare the ELI-NP experiments. Post-doctoral research assistants will pursue their activity in the working groups led by Research Scientists. Personal initiative concerning scientific research will be also encouraged.
    Main Responsabilities:
    • Participate in research activities led by Senior Researchers
    • Take part in scientific meetings and conferences
    • Take part in the definition and development of the ELI-NP experimental programme
    • Conduct theoretical calculations of cross sections and astrophysical reaction rates with state-of-the-art reaction models
    • Participate in the simulation of photonuclear reactions that are to be measured at ELI-NP
    • Main Tasks:
      • Performing the specific tasks within the Department led by a Senior Researcher
      • Participating in scientific meetings and conferences
      • Participating in the specific activities during commissioning and installation phase, such as:
      • -Perform large-scale calculations of cross sections and astrophysical reaction rates for the radiative capture and the photonuclear reactions in nucleosynthesis, mainly on the basis of Hauser-Feshbach model
      • -Develop and update the direct reaction model for radiative capture reaction
      • -Perform theoretical studies on nuclear structure, especially on testing and constructing new optical model potential for charged particles
      • -Integrate the nuclear structure information into the reaction model for systematic calculation
      • -Participate in the simulation of photonuclear reactions that will be measured at ELI-NP with GEANT4 or FLUKA
      • -Participate in the preparation of future photonuclear measurements at ELI-NP
      • Providing support for the preparation of the technical documents for the acceptance of Project's deliverables
      • Actively and efficiently involving in the dialog and communication within the ELI-NP team and promoting a harmonious collaboration framework
      Professional background:
      • At least 1 year of experience after PhD in research and development or higher education in fields relevant to studies in nuclear physics, such as:
      • -studies related to nuclear structure
      • -studies related to nuclear reactions
      • -studies related to nuclear fission
      • PhD degree in a field related to the research activity at ELI-NP;
      • Good publication record
      • Excellent references in research
      • Fluent in English, both written and spoken
      • Proven teamwork experience, communication and efficient collaboration skills
      • Goal-oriented attitude;
      • Willingness to continuously improve and develop new skills
      • Availability to travel and perform work stages abroad;
      • Experience in theoretical research of nuclear reaction or nuclear structure, especially in one of the following topics: low-energy nuclear reaction models, optical model potential, low-lying spectroscopy, or photon strength function
      • Expertise in programming language such as FORTRAN, C/C++, or Python
      • Experience in GEANT4 and ROOT would be a plus
      • Windows and Linux proficiency
      Working arrangements/Conditions of employment:
      • Full time position, based in Bucharest - Magurele, Romania, for a period 1 (one) year with the possibility of extension. .
      • Included: private medical coverage, paid annual leave.
      • Motivating salary, at European level, based on qualifications and experience.
      • The candidate should be available to travel abroad for scientific collaboration at various research infrastructures, for part of their time.
      Applications:
      The applications shall be accompanied by the documents requested in the Rules of Selection for this position.
      The applications shall be sent to the Human Resources Department at human.resources@eli-np.ro

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