Postdoctoral Scholar - Department of Physics - Wissel Research Group

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the Particle Astrophysics group to work with Prof. Stephanie Wissel. This role involves conducting research on the Radio Neutrino Observatory in Greenland and analyzing data for high-energy neutrino searches.

The ideal candidate should hold a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy with a solid background in particle astrophysics. This is a one-year term with potential for renewal.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics or astronomy with a strong background in particle astrophysics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the Radio Neutrino Observatory in Greenland.
• Contribute to event filtering and analyze data for neutrino searches.
• Assist with instrument calibration and field deployment activities.
• Collaborate with the Particle Astrophysics group.

Skills

Background in particle astrophysics

Multi-messenger astrophysics

Particle physics

Cosmic ray physics

Education

Ph.D. in physics or astronomy

Job description

Application Instructions

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Job Description

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the Particle Astrophysics group to work with Prof. Stephanie Wissel on experimental searches for the highest energy neutrinos, multi‑messenger, and particle astrophysics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the Radio Neutrino Observatory in Greenland (RNO‑G) as the Penn State group leads integration, testing, and validation of data acquisition systems.
• Contribute to event filtering at both hardware and software levels and analyze data to search for the highest energy neutrinos.
• Assist with instrument calibration, monitoring, and field deployment activities, including installation and commissioning of new stations.
• Collaborate with the Particle Astrophysics group and the Center for Multi‑Messenger Astrophysics (CMA) at the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy with a strong background in particle astrophysics, multi‑messenger astrophysics, particle physics, cosmic ray physics, or a related field.

Information for Applicants

Applicants must submit a CV and a brief statement of research interests. Three reference letters should be provided to [e-mail] with the appropriate job number in the subject line. This is a one‑year term appointment, funded from the date of hire, with possible yearly renewal.

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