Postdoctoral Research Associate - AstrophysicsParticle Physics
Postdoctoral Research Associate - AstrophysicsParticle Physics
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About the Opportunity
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Northeastern University located inthe heart of Boston MA welcomes applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position will provide an exciting opportunity to be involved in one of the NASA Physics of the Cosmos Missions GRAMS (GammaRay and AntiMatter Search) while globally collaborating with other research groups. GRAMS aims for both astrophysical observations with gamma rays in the MeV energy range and indirect dark matter searches with antinuclei measurements using the Liquid Argon Time Projection Chamber (LArTPC) detector.
We are currentlypreparing for the prototype balloon flight supported by the NASA APRA program scheduled in late 2025 or early 2026. We plan the first science balloon flight in the late 2020s followed by a potential upgrade with a satellite mission in the 2030s. The successful candidate will engage in the LArTPC detector development for an advanced Compton Camera and antimatter measurements at Northeastern University. As a Postdoctoral Research Associate they will acquire valuable research skills and advance their scientific career.
Our group also engages in other dark matter search experiments SuperCDMS (Cryogenic Dark Matter Search) and GAPS (General Antiparticle Spectrometer) and the applicant could also work on these projects.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter CV research statement (no more than two pages) and three letters of recommendation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will maintain the laboratory research team and exercise functional supervision over supporting research staff. Individuals should have the ability and desire to innovate when these are Postdoctoral Research Associate will also assist with the interpretation and publication ofresults and grants.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics or a related field. Applicants should alsohave a strong research record and experience including data analysis and laboratory work preferably in hardware development for balloon missions. The successful candidate will undertake substantially fulltime research or scholarship work under the supervision of a senior scholar and communicate and coordinate with multiple senior researchers/collaborators in different institutions.
Position Type
ResearchAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108SExpected Hiring Range:
$59423.00 $83934.50With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
