PHD Researcher jobs at South Dakota Board Of Regents - 3 jobs

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution South Dakota Mines Working Title Research Professor of Geology Posting Number F01705P Department SDSMT-Geology & Geological Engineering Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City Posting Text This announcement is limited to present South Dakota Mines employees. The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for a non-tenured research position in Geology. An earned doctorate in geology or a closely related discipline is required. The applicant will need to have and maintain sufficient research funding to support this position. This is a part-time, 49% effort, non-benefited position. The desired start date is January 2026. South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses, and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at Careers at Mines (sdsmt.edu). Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at **************. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Posting Date 09/25/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 10/01/2025 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 49% Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Professor Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search Internal If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees at the intersection of innovation and tradition. Renowned for hands-on learning and pioneering research, Mines educates future leaders in STEM fields who will make a meaningful impact on the world. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on the Mines campus. The university is recognized for its rigorous curriculum and boasts a strong return on investment for its graduates. With an average class size of 24 and a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Mines is committed to delivering an education that equips students with the skills and experience needed to thrive in their chosen fields. At Mines, student life is vibrant and welcoming, offering more than 80 clubs and organizations that foster a sense of community and provide leadership opportunities. Co-curricular activities, such as internships, cooperative education opportunities, and professional development programs, ensure that students gain practical, hands-on experience in their fields while enhancing their academic learning. Students can explore their passions outside the classroom, from competitive athletics, music programs, and intramural sports to professional societies, competitive engineering teams, and cultural clubs. South Dakota Mines faculty, staff, and students drive groundbreaking research across five main areas: advanced materials and manufacturing, deep underground science and engineering, critical and sustainable resources, smart and resilient cyber-infrastructure, and data science and numerical modeling. This research advances technology and innovation and offers students hands-on opportunities to address real-world challenges, preparing them for leadership roles in their careers and beyond. With a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, South Dakota Mines provides programming that empowers students and faculty to transform scientific and technological innovations into viable products and startups. Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state's second-largest city, with an MSA population of over 158,000. The city sees an average of 226 days of sunshine annually and is surrounded by many things to see and do. The region has roughly 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery in the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails, nearly 500 miles of hiking trails as well as top attractions like historic Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensures that all employment practices are free of discrimination. Contact Information Working Conditions Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Protective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Ear Protection (including earplugs), Eye Protection, Protective Clothing If other protection is used please identify Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses) Working Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Electrical Current, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Radiation, Vibrations, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work in confined/congested spaces (tunnels), Work in narrow aisles/passageways, Working Around Machinery Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Lab Environment, Office Environment, Outdoors Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? * Public Job Posting * Internal Job Posting * Agency Referral * Advertisement/Publication * Personal Referral * Website * Other * Attach a cover letter, CV, and the name, mailing and email address, and phone number of three professional references. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents * Cover Letter * Curriculum Vitae * Reference List Optional Documents

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution South Dakota Mines Working Title Postdoctoral Researcher Posting Number NFE02891P Department SDSMT-Physics 1 Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City Posting Text The Physics Department at South Dakota Mines invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position to work on the germanium-based science and technology advancement research. This is a full-time, benefited position. In collaborating with USD and other universities in South Dakota, the successful applicant will play a major role in R&Ds including laboratory testing and characterization of germanium detectors, develop advanced Monte Carlo models and AI-driven analysis tools to optimize detector response, and to promote precision medical imaging and low energy dark matter searches and neutrino experiments. Located in Rapid City, next to the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota, South Dakota Mines is the leading science and engineering university in the region. The campus is an hour's drive from the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), historic home of the noble-prize-winning Ray Davis experiment on solar neutrino oscillations, and home of the LZ, MAJORANA Demonstrator, and CASPAR experiments, and the DUNE/LBNF far detector. The university has made a focus of underground physics experiments to increase our understanding of particle/astroparticle physics and nuclear astrophysics. Physics faculty at South Dakota Mines are conducting internationally recognized research in particle/astroparticle physics, dark matter search, neutrino physics, nuclear astrophysics, as well as condensed matter and materials science. The preferred starting date of this position is July 1, 2026. Qualifications: Candidates should hold a PhD in experimental nuclear or particle physics. Experience with gamma-ray spectroscopy, germanium detectors and applications, GEANT4 simulations, as well as proficiency in C++ programming, is highly preferred. To Apply: South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at Careers at Mines (sdsmt.edu). Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at **************. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (include name, affiliation, job title, email address and phone number for each reference). Posting Date 11/03/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 12/15/2025 Advertised Salary Minimum of $58,000 depending on education and experience Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100% Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Valid Drivers License, Other If other, please indicate Occasionally requires overnight or weekend stays for on-going lab test. Department Description and Cultural Expectations Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees at the intersection of innovation and tradition. Renowned for hands-on learning and pioneering research, Mines educates future leaders in STEM fields who will make a meaningful impact on the world. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on the Mines campus. The university is recognized for its rigorous curriculum and boasts a strong return on investment for its graduates. With an average class size of 24 and a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Mines is committed to delivering an education that equips students with the skills and experience needed to thrive in their chosen fields. At Mines, student life is vibrant and welcoming, offering more than 80 clubs and organizations that foster a sense of community and provide leadership opportunities. Co-curricular activities, such as internships, cooperative education opportunities, and professional development programs, ensure that students gain practical, hands-on experience in their fields while enhancing their academic learning. Students can explore their passions outside the classroom, from competitive athletics, music programs, and intramural sports to professional societies, competitive engineering teams, and cultural clubs. South Dakota Mines faculty, staff, and students drive groundbreaking research across five main areas: advanced materials and manufacturing, deep underground science and engineering, critical and sustainable resources, smart and resilient cyber-infrastructure, and data science and numerical modeling. This research advances technology and innovation and offers students hands-on opportunities to address real-world challenges, preparing them for leadership roles in their careers and beyond. With a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, South Dakota Mines provides programming that empowers students and faculty to transform scientific and technological innovations into viable products and startups. Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state's second-largest city, with an MSA population of over 158,000. The city sees an average of 226 days of sunshine annually and is surrounded by many things to see and do. The region has roughly 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery in the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails, nearly 500 miles of hiking trails as well as top attractions like historic Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. Contact Information Working Conditions Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Protective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing, Surgical Mask If other protection is used please identify Other protections are required (and provided) to work in a cleanroom for particular lab tasks. Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected These selected conditions are essential for the planned lab work. Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Depth Perception, Hearing, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses) Working Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Electrical Current, Radiation Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above Electrical Current: The lab equipment uses electricity; Radiation: Some labs need to use radioactive sources. Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Lab Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? * Public Job Posting * Internal Job Posting * Agency Referral * Advertisement/Publication * Personal Referral * Website * Other * Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (include name, affiliation, job title, email address and phone number for each reference). (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents * Resume * Cover Letter * Reference List Optional Documents