Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Physics and Astronomy

Clemson University • Clemson, SC

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About The Position

The Post Doctoral Fellow position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Clemson University focuses on Gamma-ray Astrophysics. The successful candidate will work under the mentorship of Dr. Ajello, engaging in data analysis and interpretation from the Fermi space mission, particularly in the study of active galactic nuclei and gamma-ray backgrounds. This role includes the implementation of an automated data analysis pipeline and offers opportunities for research and development in high-energy astrophysics.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy with a background in high-energy astrophysics.
• Research experience in Gamma-ray Astrophysics or related fields.
• Experience with writing and using analysis pipelines.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with data analysis techniques in astrophysics.
• Experience with large-language models for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret data from the Fermi space mission.
• Implement an automated data analysis pipeline using large-language models.
• Conduct research on active galactic nuclei and extragalactic gamma-ray backgrounds.

Benefits

• Opportunities for yearly renewal based on performance and funding availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree