Postdoc: Theoretical Particle & Astroparticle Physics

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university is looking for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Theoretical Particle and Astroparticle Physics. The successful candidate will work on physics beyond the Standard Model and have the freedom to pursue independent research. Candidates should have a PhD in physics or a related field and experience in astroparticle physics. Applications are submitted electronically along with supporting documents, and the position is a one-year term with renewal possibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in astroparticle physics and BSM phenomenology.
• Ability to develop new detection methods and conduct astrophysical searches.

Skills

Astroparticle physics

BSM phenomenology

Development of new direct detection methods

Sub-GeV dark matter searches

Astrophysical searches of BSM physics

High-energy astroparticle transport calculations

Materials modeling/electronic structure calculations

Machine Learning/Deep Learning techniques

Education

PhD in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field

Job description

A prestigious university is looking for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Theoretical Particle and Astroparticle Physics. The successful candidate will work on physics beyond the Standard Model and have the freedom to pursue independent research. Candidates should have a PhD in physics or a related field and experience in astroparticle physics. Applications are submitted electronically along with supporting documents, and the position is a one-year term with renewal possibility.