Postdoctoral Scholar - Experimental Ultrahigh Energy Neutrino - PUEO Experiment
Postdoctoral Scholar - Experimental Ultrahigh Energy Neutrino - PUEO Experiment
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Particle Astrophysics group at Penn State is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work with Professor Stephanie Wissel on experimental searches for the highest energy neutrinos multimessenger and particle astrophysics.
The postdoctoral scholar will conduct research on PUEO which is expected to launch from McMurdo in 2024. For PUEO the Penn State group is responsible for a deployable array of antenna and calibration systems. The payload will be integrated in Chicago and in Palestine Tx prior to launch and the postdoc will be expected to contribute to building and testing instrumentation on the PUEO instrument. They will also travel to contribute to integration activities and may conduct field work in Antarctica. As a member of the PUEO team they will contribute to searches for the highest energy neutrinos in the flight data.
Penn State is a vibrant and stimulating environment for particle and multimessenger astrophysics with ample opportunities for collaboration and career development. The postdoctoral scholar will be embedded within the Particle Astrophysics group and theCenter for MultiMessenger Astrophysics (CMA) at the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos (IGC). Penn State is a leading institution in multimessenger astrophysics. PSU hosts the Astrophysical MultiMessenger Observatory Network strong experimental groups in LIGO HAWC Auger HELIX LZ Project8 IceCube GRAND and Swift as well as leading theoretical groups in particle astrophysics gravitation and cosmology.
Education and Experience
Applications will be considered from Ph.D. physicists and astronomers with strong backgrounds in particle astrophysics multimessenger astrophysics particle physics cosmic ray physics and related fields.
Additional Information
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a CV and brief statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to indicating the appropriate job number in the subject line. This is a term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of yearly renewal. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
