Postdoctoral Research Associate Physics and Applied Physics
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Job Location:
Lowell, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 60000 - 70000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Summary of Position:
The THz instrumentation lab atUniversityof Massachusetts Lowell is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead the day-to-day operations of the labs contributions to the NASA ASTHROS andTIMballoonobservatories. Experience with balloon borne astronomical observatory softwarearchitecturetestingof THz receiver systems and components for both coherent and direct detector instrumentsaredesiredqualifications.
In addition the candidate will help the professor set up the new THz instrumentation lab act as a mentor for undergraduate and graduate researchers working in the lab serve as lab manager andassistthe professorwiththe development of new project ideas and proposals.
Daily mentoring of junior colleagues and laboratory management with independent decision making.
The work is highly technical and unique. Few if any routinewell establishedmethods will be used. The candidate willbe responsible fordeveloping new techniques and methods and documenting those processes
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
Education:
- A PhD in astrophysics or a related field by the time of appointment.
Experience:
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline.
- Knowledge of modern research methods datacollectionandanalyses.
- Knowledge of THz instrumentation and balloon borne observatories.
Skills:
- Instrument and observatory software development.
- THz receiver system testing.
- Balloon campaign field support and leadership.
- Mentoring ofjunior colleagues.
Additional Considerations:
- Antarctic ballooning is a high-pressure environment with strict delivery deadlines and potentially long travel deployments in remote harsh environments.
- The ability to work effectively with large diverse groups.
Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
This position is a full-time benefited union employee in gradePDwhich has range of minimum: $50000 to maximum $76000. Anticipated hiring range of $60000-$70000.00 based on grant.
This position is contingent upon funding and is forone-yearcontingent on productivity successful performance and the availability of funding.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include a resume cover letter and writing sample with your and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
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UMass Lowell, a midsized public research university located north of Boston, offers full- and part-time students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs online and on campus.
