Postdoctoral Researcher - High-Energy Transient Astronomy
Postdoctoral Researcher - High-Energy Transient Astronomy
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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State invites applications for a a Postdoctoral Researcher to work with Professor James DeLaunay and collaborators. The successful applicant will work with the Swift-BAT GUANO and Fermi GBM teams to search for hard X-ray to gamma-ray transients and perform population studies. Research duties will involve improving transient search pipelines analysis of large quantities of data transient classification detailed studies of newly discovered interesting transients and publication of scientific results.
Penn State is home to the Swift Mission Operation Center and has a significant community of researchers who study high-energy transients. Penn State is also home to the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos and its Center for Multimessenger Astrophysics which includes members of several experiments such as LIGO the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the HAWC TeV gamma-ray detector.
Education and Experience
A PhD in Physics Astronomy or a closely related field is required. Experience with HPC systems machine learning and GRB monitor data analysis would be an advantage.
Additional Information
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter statement of research interests a CV and a list of publications. In addition please arrange for three professional reference letters to be sent to .
Review of applications will begin July 16 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by July 15 will receive full consideration. The expected start date is October 1 2025 but is negotiable. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Professor James DeLaunay at .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
