Postdoctoral Associate **Required Qualifications** : (as evidenced by an attached resume/cv) Doctoral Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Physics or a closely related field in hand by the start of the appointment. Demonstrated experience in nuclear and particle physics, broadly defined. **Preferred Qualifications** : Familiarity with numerical simulations, quantum computing, machine learning tools (such as generative modeling), collider phenomenology, quantum chromodynamics (QCD), and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model. **Brief Description of Duties** : The primary objective of this position is to conduct research in collaboration with Dr. Ringer (https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/physics/people/\_profiles/ringerf) , the Principal Investigator (PI) for the department of Physics and Astronomy (https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/physics/index.php) , and his research group on a range of topics in fundamental physics. Key focus areas include: ● Utilizing quantum computing for lattice field theories. ● Developing machine learning tools for applications in nuclear and particle physics. ● Applying Effective Field Theory methods to collider phenomenology. Additional duties include: ● Supervising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students on research projects, ● Presenting research findings at workshops and scientific conferences. ● Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and department mission. **Special Notes:** This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption. Interested applicants should submit the following: ● Cover Letter ● Resume/Curriculum Vitae ● Research Statement VisitThe Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to learn more about our postdoctoral community. **_Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws._** If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visitOEA. _In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act_ a _copy of our crime statistics can be viewed_ here _._ Visit ourWHY WORK HERE page to learn about the **total rewards** we offer. **Job Number:** 2404764 **Official Job Title:** : Postdoctoral Associate **Job Field** : Post Doctoral **Primary Location** : US-NY-Stony Brook **Department/Hiring Area:** : Physics and Astronomy/CFNS **Schedule** : Full-time **Shift** : Day Shift **Shift Hours:** : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm : **Posting Start Date** : Jan 29, 2025 **Posting End Date** : Feb 14, 2025, 4:59:00 AM **Salary:** : $58,000- $62,000 (receive $3,400 location pay) **Appointment Type:** : Temporary **Salary Grade:** : SL1 **SBU Area:** : Stony Brook University **Req ID:** 2404764