INTERCÂMBIO / Graduate student position in theoretical nuclear physics

Descrição e requisitos:
The department of Physics at University of Regina has a graduate student (MSc or PhD) opening in the field of Theoretical Nuclear Physics.

The position is looking for a student interested in studying nuclear matter under extreme conditions. Currently, the main research directions include understanding the dynamics of the nuclear medium itself and studying the response of calibrated probes to nuclear interactions. Depending on student’s preference, the project can be theoretical, phenomenological (with emphasis on numerical simulations), or a combination of the two. The goal is to study the physics explored in relativistic heavy-ion collisions experiments, be it at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory or the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, with a framework that can be extended to the upcoming Electron-Ion Collider.

If interested, there is possibility for the student to contribute to the multi-disciplinary JETSCAPE Collaboration, thus exploring avenues straddling physics and mathematics/computer science. More information here.

• Education: A completed of a BSc or MSc degree in physics at time of appointment.
• Experience: A successful candidate must have good knowledge of quantum mechanics, statistical physics, and special relativity. Basic knowledge of high energy (particle or nuclear) physics or general relativity is preferred. At the PhD level, prior physics research experience is required (preferably in theory or phenomenology), while it is highly desirable at the MSc level. Furthermore, programming skills are sought-after.