Postdoc: Gravitational Wave Data & ML Lead

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA, invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in the LIGO group within the Department of Physics. The position focuses on real-time gravitational-wave detection and parameter inference of neutron stars and black holes to support multimessenger astrophysics.

The successful candidate will develop infrastructure to support CBC catalog production, lead research projects, mentor students, and collaborate within the Institute for Gravitation

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Astronomy or closely related field required.
• Strong experience with signal processing, Bayesian statistics and machine learning.
• Exemplary software engineering skills and ability to lead complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead real-time gravitational-wave detection projects and parameter inference for neutron stars and black holes.
• Develop infrastructure to support CBC catalog production and collaborative research.
• Mentor students and collaborate across the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos and the Institute for Computational and Data Science.

Skills

Signal processing

Bayesian statistics

Machine learning

Analytical skills

Software engineering

Education

PhD in Physics, Astronomy or closely related field

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA, invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in the LIGO group within the Department of Physics. The position focuses on real-time gravitational-wave detection and parameter inference of neutron stars and black holes to support multimessenger astrophysics.

The successful candidate will develop infrastructure to support CBC catalog production, lead research projects, mentor students, and collaborate within the Institute for Gravitation