Researcher - Academic jobs in Kansas

Researcher - Academic carries out research/development activities. Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results. Being a Researcher - Academic compiles results and prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes. Develops research or policy papers, studies, and reports by conducting research in specific areas. Additionally, Researcher - Academic requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Researcher - Academic works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Researcher - Academic typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Postdoctoral Researcher / Associate Researcher
  • The University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview

    The University of Kansas Department of Physics and Astronomy seeks to fill a Postdoctoral Researcher or Associate Researcher position in experimental high energy physics. Final position will be determined by education and research experience in the required areas. This position has an estimated start date of August 1, 2024, or as soon thereafter as the position can be filled (also negotiable). The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of annual renewal for four subsequent years subject to the needs of the department and availability of funding.

    Job Description

    Postdoctoral Researcher/Associate Researcher job duties will include:

    Conduct research in experimental high energy physics in collaboration with members of the University of Kansas high energy physics group and collaboration members world-wide. This entails participation in relevant facets of the overall research endeavor encompassing the life-cycle of high energy physics experiments, ranging from experimental design, feasibility studies, detector prototyping, detector R&D, detector construction, detector operation, data-taking support, detector calibration and alignment, detector modeling, detector simulation, physics event simulation, event reconstruction, data analysis, software development, publication preparation, proposal preparation, editorial work, presentation of results, outreach and career development.

    50% - Analysis

    • Physics analysis of the CMS data.
    • Develop new techniques applicable to physics analysis.
    • Document, present, and publish research results.


    40% - Group Contribution

    • Contribute to the group's responsibilities in the CMS experiment. Current responsibilities include contributions to the tracker project.


    10% - Student Mentoring

    • Assist the faculty in guiding the group's graduate and undergraduate students.


    Position Requirements

    • Work location: Onsite at 1082 Malott Hall, Lawrence, KS or CERN, in Geneva, Switzerland. Determination of location will be decided between department and successful candidate


    Required Qualifications

    For consideration as Postdoctoral Researcher:

    Evaluation of the required qualifications and preferred qualifications will be made through (1) records of accomplishments entered in CV, (2) description of research and education experience provided in the application materials, (3) references, and (4) publications as appropriate.

    • A Ph.D. in physics by date of appointment.
    • Experience in experimental high energy physics or related experimental field.


    NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an acting basis not to exceed 6 months.

    For consideration as Associate Researcher:

    Evaluation of the required qualifications and preferred qualifications will be made through (1) records of accomplishments entered in CV, (2) description of research and education experience provided in the application materials, (3) references, and (4) publications as appropriate.

    • A Ph.D. in physics.
    • Three years post-doctoral research experience in experimental high energy physics or related experimental field.


    Preferred Qualifications

    Postdoctoral Researcher/Associate Researcher

    • Experience in experimental techniques and software relevant to collider experiments.
    • Demonstrated experience in particle physics data analysis.
    • Demonstrated experience in particle detector design, development and operation.
    • Excellent communication skills as demonstrated in application materials.


    Additional Candidate Instructions

    A complete online application consists of:

    • Cover Letter demonstrating how Required and Preferred Qualifications are met.
    • Curriculum Vitae (including publications list)
    • Statement of Research Interests and Skills
    • At least three letters of recommendation


    Initial application review begins Monday, June 17, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is received.

    Contact Information to Applicants

    Professor Graham Wilson (gwwilson@ku.edu)

    Work Schedule

    M-F; 8-5

    Application Review Begins

    Monday June 17, 2024

    Anticipated Start Date

    Thursday August 1, 2024
  • 10 Days Ago

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Associate Researcher
  • The University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS PART_TIME
  • Position OverviewThe Protein Structure and X-ray Crystallography Laboratory (PSXL) is a core laboratory that focuses on the 3-dimensional structure determination of proteins, using X-ray crystallograp...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Assistant Researcher
  • The University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position OverviewA full-time Assistant Researcher position is immediately available at the University of Kansas Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Lawrence KS under the direct supervision of Ming...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Postdoctoral Researcher
  • University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Kansas, KS FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionThe University of Kansas Medical Center is an esteemed institution located in Kansas City, KS. Our mission is to educate exceptional healthcare professionals through comprehensive u...
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Postdoctoral Researcher
  • The University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position OverviewThe Department of Chemistry at the University of Kansas is search for a postdoctoral scholar to work in the group of Prof. Manar Shoshani.Length of Appointment: Initial appointment is...
  • 1 Day Ago

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PX Researcher I / Product Sensory Experience Researcher
  • IFF
  • Century, KS FULL_TIME
  • Requisition ID : 498319Job DescriptionIFF is looking for a researcher for the site in New Century, KS. The Product Experience researcher will design and execute sensory and consumer insights projects ...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Data Research Team Member The Mansour Group
  • Marcus & Millichap
  • San Diego, CA
  • **Data Research Team Member The Mansour Group** San Diego, CA / Corporate REIS Staff / Full-time High volume commercial ...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Research Professional
  • UpTrials
  • Description We are looking for an entry to mid=level professional with at least 1 year of prior clinical research experi...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Faculty Research Staff Member
  • LLNL
  • Livermore, CA
  • Company Description Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) whe...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Professional
  • University of Georgia
  • Athens, GA
  • The research professionals responsibilities will be focused on performing independent research and providing technical a...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Investment Research Professional
  • Leadenhall Search & Selection
  • Leadenhall Search & Selection is recruiting for a growing Alternative Investment Advisory firm that has a global reach. ...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Institutional Research, Academic Affairs (7644)
  • Idaho State University
  • Director of Institutional Research, Academic Affairs (7644) Pocatello - Main Institution Information Idaho State Univers...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Staff Assistant
  • Columbia University
  • New York, NY
  • * Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union * Regular/Temporary: Regular * Hours Per Week: 35 * Salary Range: $42,100-$50,000 ...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Coord Clinical Research II - Clinical Research Staff
  • MetroHealth
  • Cleveland, OH
  • **Location:** **METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER** **Biweekly Hours:** **80.00** **Shift:** **8-4:30** **The MetroHealth Syste...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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