Associate Research Professor

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State has an immediate opening for an Associate Research Professor (non-tenure line) with expertise in data analytics. A major portion of the successful candidate’s duties will include analysis and interpretation of cosmological data generated by the Simons Observatory. Examples of specific tasks include analysis techniques, algorithms, web tools, networking, and system administration. Additional data-related tasks may include assistance with various calibrations and mapmaking. Working closely and effectively with other members of the Simons Observatory team will be imperative. The position also requires liaising with efforts at the Flatiron Institute. The successful candidate will also be expected to integrate into the department with a goal of creating new scientific collaborations. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Requirements

Terminal degree or its equivalent in an academic field related to their research.
Demonstrated ability as a researcher.
Evidence of professional growth and scholarship in their discipline.
A minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience in a research environment.
Expertise in data analytics.

Responsibilities

Analysis and interpretation of cosmological data generated by the Simons Observatory.
Analysis techniques, algorithms, web tools, networking, and system administration.
Assistance with various calibrations and mapmaking.
Working closely and effectively with other members of the Simons Observatory team.
Liaising with efforts at the Flatiron Institute.
Integrating into the department with a goal of creating new scientific collaborations.