The Research Associate will conduct research within the Nuclear Theory Group, focusing on using microscopic transport models to extract the properties of dense nuclear matter.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated familiarity with heavy-ion collision phenomenology (e.g., key observables and their dependencies, well-known modeling approaches, leading interpretations of experimental data).
• Thorough knowledge of microscopic transport models.
• Thorough knowledge of nuclear many-body theory (e.g., thermodynamics of dense relativistic nuclear matter, relativistic Boltzmann evolution)
• Skillful ability in developing microscopic transport simulations of heavy-ion collisions at collision energies relevant to FRIB, STAR FXT, HADES, CBM, or equivalent programs.
• Advanced ability in building, testing, and interpreting models and simulations.
• Skilled and experienced use of programming languages (C++, Python), high-performance computing, version management tools (Git), LaTeX, and typical office software for typesetting and presentation.
• Ability to effectively collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills to communicate clearly and credibly, both verbally and in writing, with all audiences.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in nuclear theory or anticipate Ph.D. completion by Fall of 2025.
• At least one year of experience in relevant fields of nuclear many-body theory (e.g., thermodynamics of dense relativistic nuclear matter, relativistic Boltzmann evolution, …)
• At least one year of experience with developing microscopic transport simulations of heavy-ion collisions at energies relevant to FRIB, STAR FXT, HADES, CBM, or equivalent programs.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with performing Bayesian analyses.

• Develop microscopic transport models (e.g., SMASH) with the aim of extracting nuclear matter properties probed in heavy-ion collisions at energies relevant to FRIB, STAR FXT, HADES, CBM, or equivalent programs.
• Perform robust comparisons of heavy-ion collision simulations with experimental data.
• Disseminate results at conferences and workshops.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.