Postdoctoral Fellow, Physics (Nuclear / Precision Measurement)

Posting Details

Position Details

Title

Postdoctoral Fellow, Physics (Nuclear / Precision
Measurement)

Appointment Status

Non-Tenure Track

Department

IU Bloomington Cntr For Explor of En & Matter

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

The IU experimental nuclear physics group has an active program
addressing fundamental questions in nuclear physics, particle
physics, and astrophysics/cosmology. Group members are leaders in a
wide range of experiments, including: investigations of the flavor
and spin structure of the nucleon ( STAR at RHIC, Belle II at KEK
); studies of parity and time reversal violation between nucleons (
NIST, SNS, LANSCE, JPARC, JLAB, FRM ), measurements of neutrino
properties (Fermilab, SNS, SURF, LNGS ), neutron decay and neutron
interferometry ( NIST, LANSCE, SNS, ISIS, ILL ), and searches for
possible exotic spin-dependent interactions. The group is part of
the Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter ( CEEM ) at IU,
which also includes research in theoretical nuclear physics,
condensed matter, and radiation effects studies. Group members
include professional staff in electronics, mechanical engineering,
cryogenic design, and machinists, as well as graduate and
undergraduate students. Local facilities include a low-energy
neutron source ( LENS ) available for neutron detector development
and testing, high-bay facilities for large-scale fabrication,
professional and student machine shops, a polarized 3He lab, a
dilution refrigerator, and a vibration isolated lab for weak force
measurement. The laboratory possesses infrastructure on a scale
which enables us to make major hardware contributions to
experiments. Opportunities are available on all major research
projects.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of
ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.
See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which
includes contact information.

Basic Qualifications

At least 3 years of training in a PhD in experimental subatomic
physics or precision measurement is required.

Department Contact for Questions

Professor Walter Pettus (pettus@iu.edu)

Additional Qualifications

Salary and Rank

Special Instructions

Interested candidates should review the application requirements
and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31263
Positions are regularly available, and this search will remain
open; applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Candidates are encouraged to reach out to the search chair or other
faculty to inquire about particular needs and timelines. The search
chair is Professor Walter Pettus, Department of Physics, Indiana
University – IU Center for Exploration of Energy & Matter (
CEEM ), MES Hall, 2401 N Milo B Sampson Ln, Bloomington IN 47408,
email:
pettus@iu.edu

Applications for postdoctoral positions are accepted on a
continuing basis, and starting dates can be adjusted to suit the
candidates.

For Best Consideration Date

04/01/2026

Expected Start Date

07/01/2026

Posting Number

IU-101424-2025