Assistant Research Professor - Neutrino Astrophysics, Phenomenology, and Data Analysis

Penn State University•University Park, IL

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About The Position

The Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Assistant Research Professor in high-energy neutrino astrophysics. The successful candidate will lead phenomenological and data-driven research on the astrophysics of ultra-high-energy neutrinos, cosmic rays, and dark matter. The role also involves close, ongoing collaboration with Penn State experimental efforts, including IceCube, as well as radio-detection techniques and next-generation neutrino experiments. This is a term position. The term length will be discussed during the interview process; continuation beyond that term will depend on university need, performance, and/or funding availability. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, and statement of research interests, and arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to the specified email address with the appropriate job number in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Employment requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Physics, materials, or device physics.
Submit a cover letter, CV, and statement of research interests.
Arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to the designated email address, indicating the appropriate job number in the subject line.
Successfully complete required background checks in accordance with University policies.

Responsibilities

Lead phenomenological and data-driven research efforts in the astrophysics of ultra-high-energy neutrinos, cosmic rays, and dark matter.
Collaborate closely and continuously with Penn State experimental efforts, including IceCube, radio-detection techniques, and next-generation neutrino experiments.