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2024 REU Summer Student - CLASSE and CBB
The REU program is open, by NSF regulation, only to US citizens and permanent residents. If accepted, you will be required to show proof of citizenship or permanent residency. This program is intended primarily for sophomore and junior students in science and engineering. In exceptional cases first-year students could have enough familiarity with physics, engineering, or computer science to profit from their research experience. Students who have not yet enrolled as undergraduates and students who will have a Bachelor's degree by the summer of 2024 are not eligible according to NSF regulations. If accepted, you will have to show proof of health insurance coverage for the period of the REU Program.
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Functional Materials and Mechanics Postdoctoral Associate at CHESS
The Materials Solutions Network at CHESS (MSN-C) seeks a postdoctoral researcher in the field of polymer composites, materials science or mechanical engineering to join our scientific team. The position is associated with the Functional Materials Beamline (FMB) at MSN-C, one of several beamlines built in 2019. FMB is one of two beamlines comprising MSN-C, an Air Force Research Laboratory-sponsored facility to support critical research and manufacturing needs within DoD and industry.
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Functional Materials Beamline Staff Scientist at CHESS
The Materials Solutions Network at CHESS (MSN-C) seeks a Ph.D. scientist in the field of polymer composites, materials science or mechanical engineering to join our mission-driven team. The position is associated with the Functional Materials Beamline (FMB) at MSN-C, one of several beamlines built in 2019. FMB is one of two beamlines comprising MSN-C, an Air Force Research Laboratory-sponsored facility to support critical research and manufacturing needs within DoD and industry. A central goal of FMB is to support advances in the processing and performance of next-generation materials, ranging from structural polymer composites to functional thin films. In collaboration with MSN-C and AFRL scientific and technical staff, the successful candidate will support this goal by leveraging the x-ray characterization capabilities of FMB, including microbeam SAXS/WAXS mapping, GISAXS/WAXS, real-space imaging, and advanced computational and analysis methods.
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High-Energy Theory Postdoc - CLASSE
The high energy theory group at Cornell invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position to begin in fall 2024. Cornell faculty in high energy theory include Csaba Csaki, Paul Ginsparg, Yuval Grossman, Tom Hartman, Peter Lepage, Liam McAllister, and Maxim Perelstein; research areas include electroweak symmetry breaking, collider physics, flavor physics, particle physics beyond the standard model, lattice gauge theory, string theory, AdS/CFT, cosmology, quantum field theory, and quantum information.
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Klarman Fellowship in High-Energy Theory 2024 - CLASSE
The Cornell High Energy Theory Group invites exceptional applicants who seek to be nominated for The Klarman Fellowship, which is a distinguished postdoctoral program in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell. Selection of Fellows is a two-stage process. In the first stage, applications will be considered by the members of the theory group (Csaba Csaki, Yuval Grossman, Tom Hartman, Liam McAllister, and Maxim Perelstein). Leading candidates will then be nominated for consideration by a college-wide selection committee.
MacCHESS Staff Scientist - CHESS
CHESS is seeking a Ph.D. level scientist to work with a dynamic, interdisciplinary team in structural biology at the (Biological Small Angle X-ray Solution Scattering (BioSAXS) station at CHESS. This includes both support of users performing routine BioSAXS experiments and the development of novel techniques in X-ray scattering as applied to structural biology. User support includes continuing developments to maintain a state-of-the-art facility. Novel techniques are developed in collaboration with scientists who need capabilities beyond the current standard methods.
Postdoctoral Associate Experimental Particle Physics and Physics Education Research at Cornell University
The Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences and Education (CLASSE) at Cornell University has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate to work on the CMS experiment at the LHC and the Cornell PER Laboratory. The successful candidate will conduct both experimental particle physics work with the CMS group and physics education research (PER) with the Cornell PER lab. The Cornell CMS group has a broad involvement in many aspects of the CMS experiment, from data analysis to detector operations and HL-LHC detector upgrades. The successful candidate is expected to engage actively in analysis of CMS data and will have considerable freedom in developing this program.
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Research Support Specialist I
The Accelerator Safety, Power, & Controls (ASP&C) team is composed of a small group of engineers, research support specialists, and technicians that provide technical support to all CLASSE programs on campus. The ASP&C team is responsible for scientific research equipment in collaboration with faculty, students, Cornell Facilities Departments and Contractors to implement and maintain reliable round-the-clock operation of scientific equipment commissioned and piloted by CLASSE programs. The RSSI will work as a team member to contribute to the success of The Accelerator Safety, Power, & Controls (ASP&C) group by supporting the stated mission and vision of reliable operation of scientific equipment operated by CLASSE programs.
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Research Support Specialist I - CHESS Operator
The Research Support Specialist I (RSSI) position contributes to the research mission of the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) by assisting with the development and maintenance of experimental facilities and equipment, and determining how to best achieve the necessary research objectives. This position shares responsibility for designing, developing, assembling, and commissioning specialized equipment; tracking and analyzing research data and instrument performance; writing and/or modifying computer programs and scripts; troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining specialized laboratory equipment; and providing technical support to researchers in the facility.
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RSSIII – Electrical Engineer
Design complex, specialized electronic equipment for the operation of a large-scale accelerator complex comprised of: Cornell Electron Storage Ring (CESR), Synchrotron, Linac, and CBETA. Included in new designs are analog and digital control circuits as well as sophisticated programmable logic devices (fpga’s) requiring specialized software tool experience. Design multilayer printed circuit boards for control system applications paying attention to high-speed effects, signal flow, and proper design rule adherence. Perform research and analysis on the best design techniques for specific projects. Generate specifications for large equipment development projects and acquisitions.
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Systems Operator I – Band D - CESR Operator - CLASSE
As a CESER Operator you will; Operate a particle accelerator following standard procedures for the turnon/turnoff of radiation equipment, be aware of common alarms,troubleshoot when equipment fails or behaves in a non-standard manner, Operate electronic test equipment (for example oscilloscopes, spectrum evaluators, and signal generators) and have the aptitude to diagnose problems with sophisticated experimental equipment. As the facility performs 24/7, this position requires shift and weekend work. CESR Operators are recognized as essential personnel during inclement weather. Sound judgment and well-developed communication skills are the most useful skills for navigating this job successfully in the long term.
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Tenure-track Faculty Position in Experimental Particle Physics at the assistant professor level.
The Physics Department at Cornell University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position pursuing experimental particle physics research. We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in research including productivity, technical ability, breadth, and originality; with potential for future scientific impact at Cornell and globally as demonstrated by ambitious but realistic research vision and goals; with potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate students, undergraduate students, and postdoctoral researchers; and with potential to enrich the diversity and excellence of the academic community.