Posted on Oct 14. 2025 

Job openings at RIKEN Nishina Center

1 (A few) Research Scientists, Senior Research Scientists, Technical Scientists or Senior Technical Scientists (Indefinite-term) at Accelerator Group, RNC, RIKEN
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20251009_2/index.html
* Deadline: Noon, November 24, 2025 (Japan time).

The successful candidate will be assigned to one of the following teams and will be engaged in research and development as well as operation and maintenance in the corresponding area:
   * A.Liquid helium cooling system for the Superconducting Ring Cyclotron (Cryogenic Technology Team)
   * B.Beam monitors for high-intensity heavy-ion beams (Beam Dynamics and Diagnostics Team)
   * C.Radio-frequency systems of the RI Beam Factory (Cyclotron Team)
Please refer to the “Job description” section within the above link for each team's specific duties.

2. Research Scientist or a Senior Research Scientist (Indefinite-term) at Nuclear Many-body Theory Laboratory, RNC, RIKEN
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20251010_2/index.html
 RIKEN Nishina Center is seeking for a research scientist or senior research scientists who will be affiliated with the Nuclear Many-Body Theory Laboratory at the RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science. The successful candidate will lead advanced theoretical research on nuclear structure and reactions. In detail, the candidate is expected to engage in research on nuclear structure based on fundamental nuclear forces or in the development of microscopic theories of nuclear reactions, as well as in their related applications. In addition, the candidate will be expected to actively take part in interdisciplinary research promoted by RIKEN platforms such as RIKEN TRIP and RIKEN Quantum, contributing to the integration of nuclear theory with machine learning and quantum computing. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research and development on topics specified above and to contribute to the management of the laboratory. Senior Research Scientist is also expected to assist the laboratory head.

* Deadline: Noon, November 25, 2025 (Japan time).

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Posted on Sep. 6. 2023 (CLOSED) 

Job openings at RIKEN Nishina Center

1. Technical Scientist/Senior Technical Scientist (Indefinite-term) at Instrumentation Development Group, RNC, RIKEN
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20230901_17/index.html
*Deadline for applicant registration: Noon, October 13, 2023 (Japan time)
*Deadline for revising or uploading application documents and letters of recommendation: Noon, October 20, 2023 (Japan time)

2. Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist/Technical Scientist/Senior Technical Scientist (Indefinite-term) at Accelerator Group, RNC, RIKEN
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20230901_13/index.html
*Deadline for applicant registration: Noon, December 8, 2023 (Japan time)
*Deadline for revising or uploading application documents and letters of recommendation: Noon, December 15, 2023 (Japan time)

3. Research Scientist/Technical Scientist (Indefinite-term) at Accelerator Group, RNC, RIKEN
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20230901_15/index.html
*Deadline for applicant registration: Noon, December 8, 2023 (Japan time)
*Deadline for revising or uploading application documents and letters of recommendation: Noon, December 15, 2023 (Japan time)

4. Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist (Indefinite-term) at Research Instruments Group, RNC, RIKEN
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20230901_14/index.html
*Deadline for applicant registration: Noon, December 8, 2023 (Japan time)
*Deadline for revising or uploading application documents and letters of recommendation: Noon, December 15, 2023 (Japan time)

5. Technical Scientist/Senior Technical Scientist (Indefinite-term) at Safety Management Group, RNC, RIKEN
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20230901_16/index.html
https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/researchers/20230901_18/index.html
*Deadline for applicant registration: Noon, December 8, 2023 (Japan time)
*Deadline for revising or uploading application documents and letters of recommendation: Noon, December 15, 2023 (Japan time)

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Posted on Jan. 31. 2023 (CLOSED) 

A Career Physicist Staff Scientist position at the Nuclear Science Division (NSD) at LBNL

The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is inviting applications for a Career Physicist Staff Scientist position from outstanding scientists to conduct original experimental physics research with an emphasis on the properties and reactions of exotic nuclei. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by March 1st, 2023. The successful candidate will join the Nuclear Structure Group, and will be expected to lead the development of a research program in low-energy nuclear physics, leveraging recent advances in the field associated with the capabilities at facilities including FRIB.
To find more details, and to apply, please go to the link below:
https://lbl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=97237

Contact: Dr. Rod Clark rmclark@lbl.gov

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Post-doctoral researchers in R&D areas for Experimental Systems at FRIB, USA
The opening can be found at careers.msu.edu under job No 513277

Or directly contact Research Associate-Fixed Term (msu.edu).

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Staff position at the Jefferson Lab, USA

Hall B at Jefferson Lab has a job opening in experimental nuclear physics for a permanent scientific staff position at the entry level.
https://misportal.jlab.org/hr/recruiting/postings/13077

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Postdoc positons at LANL on nEDM@SNS, USA

For more information, see https://lanl.jobs/search/jobdetails/experimental-nuclear-physics-postdoc/88ec04db-920c-4bcc-bade-54c1b84625bf

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Research Assistant Professor position at the INT, USA
The Department of Energy’s Institute for Nuclear Theory, at the University of Washington, invites applications for an “INT Fellow” position starting Fall 2023. This position carries the rank of Research Assistant Professor within the Physics Department, and is a limited term appointment for a duration of up to 5 years. This is a full-time, 12-month position and is not eligible for tenure. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. Opportunities are available for teaching and graduate student supervision. The INT’s local research interests include QCD, lattice gauge theory, quantum computing, many-body theory, nuclear astrophysics, effective field theory, weak interactions and symmetries, relativistic heavy ion physics, high energy nuclear physics, and nuclear structure. The Institute hosts approximately 450 visiting scientists each year, representing all areas of nuclear physics as well as its intersections with neighboring subfields.

For further information about the INT see: https://www.int.washington.edu/
The base salary range for this position will be $6,024 - $6,500 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Physics, Astrophysics, or another related field, and a strong record of published research in nuclear theory, broadly defined.
Application Instructions:
Applications should be submitted at apply.interfolio.com/118968 and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of future research interests, a statement describing the applicant's experience and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and three letters of reference. Applications received by January 19, 2023 will receive full consideration.

Contact: Sanjay Reddy sareddy@uw.edu

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Postdoctoral research fellow position at GSI, Darmstadt, Germany

Document: pdf

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Postdoc position at RIKEN BNL Center, USA
See: https://jobs.bnl.gov/job/upton/postdoctoral-researcher-heavy-ion-collisions-qcd-physics/3437/41864058304

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Assistant Professor in Experimental Low-Energy Nuclear Physics (Tenure-Track) at Ohio University, USA

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ohio University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in experimental low-energy nuclear physics beginning in August 2023. We seek a colleague who will initiate an independent research program that addresses forefront questions in nuclear astrophysics, nuclear structure & reactions, and/or applied nuclear physics. Strong preference will be given to candidates who plan to employ the on-campus 4.5-MV tandem accelerator (http://inpp.ohio.edu/~oual/) as part of their program.
For more information: https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/44255.

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