Part-Time Gravitational Wave Data Analyst (LIGO)

Penn State University

University Park (TX)

On-site

USD 28,929 - 38,572

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Penn State University’s Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics, is seeking a part‑time Research Assistant to contribute to gravitational wave data analysis within the LIGO group. The role focuses on developing methods, models, and software to support searches for compact binary mergers.

The position requires significant post‑graduate experience in LIGO data analysis and gravitational wave physics.

Qualifications

  • Significant post-graduate experience with LIGO data analysis.
  • Research in gravitational wave physics is required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct gravitational wave data analysis for the Penn State LIGO group, including method development and software support.

Skills

LIGO data analysis
Gravitational wave physics

Job description

Penn State University’s Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics, is seeking a part‑time Research Assistant to contribute to gravitational wave data analysis within the LIGO group. The role focuses on developing methods, models, and software to support searches for compact binary mergers.

The position requires significant post‑graduate experience in LIGO data analysis and gravitational wave physics.

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