Part-Time LIGO Gravitational Wave Data Analyst

The Pennsylvania State University

Ferguson Township (PA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 40,000

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part‑time Research Assistant for the Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics, to join the Penn State LIGO group. You will analyze gravitational wave data and contribute to searches for compact binary mergers, and develop methods, models, and software to support these activities.

The position requires significant post‑graduate experience with LIGO data analysis and gravitational wave research.

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 searches for compact binary mergers and developing methods, models and software to support these activities.

Skills

LIGO data analysis
Gravitational wave physics
Post-graduate experience

Tools

Python
Data analysis software

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part‑time Research Assistant for the Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics, to join the Penn State LIGO group. You will analyze gravitational wave data and contribute to searches for compact binary mergers, and develop methods, models, and software to support these activities.

The position requires significant post‑graduate experience with LIGO data analysis and gravitational wave research.

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