Postdoctoral Research Scientist

at  South Dakota Board of Regents

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in particle/astroparticle physics or a closely related field by the time the appointment begins.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION AND CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS

Black Hills State University is a masters-level state university with more than 3,600 students. The campus leads the region in sustainability efforts and maintains top academic programs in business (AACSB Accredited), exercise science, natural sciences, social sciences, the arts, mass communication, health sciences and education. The University, founded in 1883, is located in the northern Black Hills, a region abundant with outdoor activity and culture. Spearfish, S.D., is recognized as one of the top 10 most livable small towns in the USA and has also been recognized nationally for outdoor recreational opportunities. A second location, BHSU-RC, is in Rapid City, the state’s second-largest city. BHSU, a member of NCAA Division II athletics, offers 14 sports, and has a legacy of champion rodeo teams.

The post-doc’s responsibilities will be distributed between research and development efforts for low-background assay and LZ data analysis. While the post-doc will be based at BHSU, they will initially spend six months with the LBNL dark matter group and subsequently each year spend two months to maintain the strong partnership.