Postdoctoral Research Scholar

*Posting Number:*PG191537PD
*Position Number:*00111571
*Position Type:*Post Doc
*FLSA:*Exempt
*Department ID:*170601 - Physics
*Department:*170601 - Physics
*Job City & State:*Raleigh, NC
*Essential Job Duties:*The Physics Department provides: (1) High quality Physics instruction to the University community through courses in introductory physics (2) educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in physics through high quality curricula, faculty, and research facilities
(3) outreach programs that advance scientific knowledge.

Our research programs span a wide spectrum including astrophysics, general relativity, condensed matter theory and experiment, computational physics, biophysics, nanoscale science, physics education, experimental nuclear physics, particle and nuclear theory, experimental optics, and experimental atomic and molecular physics. The department enrolls approximately 120 graduate students and 140 undergrad physics majors. The department size is approximately 56 faculty members. While working in this department, you will be expected to foster a supportive and welcoming environment.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State's land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution's mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

*Duties and Responsibilities:*

* The Postdoc candidate will work on theoretical topics related to nuclear and neutrino astrophysics.
* The Postdoc candidate will collaborate with colleagues at Notre Dame and MIT and travel for at least a month each year to one of these institutions.
* The Postdoc candidate will also go to conferences, give talks and write papers to disseminate their research results.
*Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:*As a Pack member, [you belong here,]( and can enjoy [exclusive perks]( *designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.
What we offer:

* [Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave](
* [Faculty and Staff Assistance Program](
* Enhance your career with [LEAD courses](
* [Attend]( non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain Work-life balance with our [Childcare ]( [Wellness & Recreation Membership]( and [Wellness Programs]( that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.*Work Schedule:*40 Hours per week
*Department Required Skills:*PhD in Physics, Astrophysics or a related field
*Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:*Experience in research in either nuclear astrophysics, stellar astrophysics or neutrino astrophysics
*Required License or Certification:*N/A
*Valid NC Driver's License required?:*No
*Commercial Driver's License Required?:*No
*Anticipated Hiring Range:*$60,000-$70,000
*Job Open Date:*09/04/2025
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