Assistant Research Professor: Neutrino Astrophysics Lead

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University seeks an Assistant Research Professor in The Department of Physics to lead phenomenological and data-driven research in ultra-high energy neutrinos, cosmic rays, and dark matter.

You will collaborate closely with existing experimental efforts at Penn State including IceCube and other radio detection techniques, with responsibilities spanning modeling, analysis, and dissemination of results.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or related field required.
• Strong background in high-energy astrophysics or neutrino physics preferred.
• Experience with data-driven analysis and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead phenomenological and data-driven research in ultra-high energy neutrinos, cosmic rays, and dark matter.
• Collaborate closely with IceCube and other detectors and experiments.
• Publish findings and present at conferences.

Skills

Phenomenology

Data analysis

Python programming

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

IceCube software

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University seeks an Assistant Research Professor in The Department of Physics to lead phenomenological and data-driven research in ultra-high energy neutrinos, cosmic rays, and dark matter.

You will collaborate closely with existing experimental efforts at Penn State including IceCube and other radio detection techniques, with responsibilities spanning modeling, analysis, and dissemination of results.