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

Penn State; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Assistant Research Professor position in Neutrino Astrophysics, Phenomenology, and Data Analysis. The successful candidate will lead phenomenological and data-driven research on ultra-high energy neutrinos, cosmic rays, and dark matter, working closely with IceCube and other experiments.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Physics or related field and demonstrate a strong track record in research, collaboration, and data analysis.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead phenomenology studies for ultra-high energy neutrinos.
• Collaborate with IceCube and other experiments.
• Publish results and mentor students.

Skills

Phenomenology

Collaboration

Research leadership

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

Python

Data analysis tools

Job description

Assistant Research Professor - Neutrino Astrophysics, Phenomenology, and Data Analysis### Assistant Research Professor - Neutrino Astrophysics, Phenomenology, and Data AnalysisApply: Penn State University Park: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000077646# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**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. **POSITION SPECIFICS**The Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill an **Assistant Research Professor** position in the area high-energy neutrino astrophysics. The successful candidate will lead phenomenological and data-driven research efforts in the astrophysics of ultra-high energy neutrinos, cosmic rays, and dark matter. Additionally, this position involves close and constant collaboration with existing experimental efforts at Penn State including IceCube, as well as other radio detection techniques and next generation neutrino experiments.Requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics, materials or device physics. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV and statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to [e-mail] indicating the appropriate job number in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.