Nuclear Physics

The annual DNP meeting brings together the nuclear-physics community for research presentations, discussion and early-career participation. The 2026 meeting takes place in Philadelphia from 11–14 October. Registration is available through the organizer’s page. Abstract submission has closed; prospective attendees should consult the live registration and programme information.

RIKEN is recruiting one indefinite-term Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist for its High-Energy QCD Theory Research Team. Research spans lattice and perturbative QCD, the dynamical properties of strongly interacting matter, and connections to experimental data. The scientist will help establish the team and develop collaborations in Japan. Applicants need a relevant doctorate or equivalent research background and approximately seven years of postdoctoral experience. The position is based at Wako Campus, with an anticipated start after 1 February 2027. Applications must reach RIKEN by 30 September 2026; the official page specifies document uploads and applicant follow-up requirements.

The ITA DUNE group seeks a doctoral researcher to analyse low-energy neutrino interactions using ProtoDUNE data, identify experimental signatures and develop background-mitigation strategies. The position is in São José dos Campos, Brazil, with a planned March 2027 start. Applications and the separate ITA doctoral admissions submission are due on 10 October 2026. The official notice provides the investigator’s submission instructions and required references.

RIKEN’s Nishina Center is recruiting one researcher or technical specialist for accelerator-based radioisotope production. Work covers ion-beam development and the operation, maintenance and improvement of the RI Beam Factory’s heavy-ion accelerators. The role supports a project with the Fukushima Institute for Research, Education and Innovation. Employment is based in Wako, with annual contracts potentially renewable through March 2030. The intended start is April 2027, subject to agreement. Applicants must follow the employer’s preliminary-contact and document-upload instructions. Applications must arrive by 5 November 2026, Japan time.

The ITA DUNE group seeks a doctoral researcher to analyse low-energy neutrino interactions using ProtoDUNE data, identify experimental signatures and develop background-mitigation strategies. The position is in São José dos Campos, Brazil, with a planned March 2027 start. Applications and the separate ITA doctoral admissions submission are due on 10 October 2026. The official notice provides the investigator’s submission instructions and required references.

The annual DNP meeting brings together the nuclear-physics community for research presentations, discussion and early-career participation. The 2026 meeting takes place in Philadelphia from 11–14 October. Registration is available through the organizer’s page. Abstract submission has closed; prospective attendees should consult the live registration and programme information.

RIKEN’s Nishina Center is recruiting one researcher or technical specialist for accelerator-based radioisotope production. Work covers ion-beam development and the operation, maintenance and improvement of the RI Beam Factory’s heavy-ion accelerators. The role supports a project with the Fukushima Institute for Research, Education and Innovation. Employment is based in Wako, with annual contracts potentially renewable through March 2030. The intended start is April 2027, subject to agreement. Applicants must follow the employer’s preliminary-contact and document-upload instructions. Applications must arrive by 5 November 2026, Japan time.