Assistant Research Professor - Wissel Group

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Assistant Research Professor in The Department of Physics to lead experimental efforts in ultra-high energy neutrino astrophysics and related balloon and space-based missions. The role involves collaboration with IceCube and other experiments, with term length to be determined during the interview process.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics, materials or device physics, and electronic applications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, materials or device physics.
• Experience leading experimental research in high-energy neutrino astrophysics.
• Experience with balloon/space-based missions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental research efforts in ultra-high energy neutrino astrophysics.
• Collaborate closely with existing Penn State efforts including IceCube and other multi-messenger experiments.
• Oversee project initiatives within the term position and coordinate with collaborators.

Education

PhD in Physics, materials or device physics

Job description

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term lengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.

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 experimental research efforts in the astrophysics of ultra-high energy neutrinos and cosmic rays, with a particular focus on high-elevation and high-altitude balloon and space-based missions.Additionally, this position involves close and constant collaboration with existing efforts at Penn State including IceCube, as well as other multi-messenger and particle astrophysics 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.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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