The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at Michigan State University has an opening for a Research Associate. 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.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
For additional information and to apply for this position visit MSU Careers Details - Research Associate-Fixed Term