Postdoctoral Scholar - Particle Astrophysics - Wissel Lab
Pennsylvania State University
- # Postdoctoral Scholar - Particle Astrophysics - Wissel LabApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: REQ\_0000075344# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. **POSITION SPECIFICS**The Particle Astrophysics group at Penn State is seeking a **postdoctoral researcher** to work with Prof. Stephanie Wissel on experimental searches for the highest energy neutrinos, multi-messenger, and particle astrophysics.If selected, you will explore the radio detection of ultra-high-energy neutrinos with the Hybrid Elevated Radio Observatory for Neutrinos (HERON). The candidate will play a leading role in building the phased array system for HERON and use it to search for tau neutrinos from a high-elevation mountain. The postdoctoral scholar will be expected to conduct research through instrument development, while also contributing to analysis, simulations, and/or monitoring. There will be opportunities for field campaigns to the site in Argentina. Previous experience in radio instrumentation and/or particle astrophysics is advantageous, but not required.In this position, you will report to Dr. Stephanie Wissel and your responsibilities will include:* Contributing to UHE radio neutrino experiments* Developing novel instrumentation and expanding the capabilities of the experiments of HERON* Developing analysis techniques that calibrate the instruments and enhance their sensitivity to astrophysical and cosmogenic neutrinos, both* Mentoring of junior scholars, including graduate and undergraduate students, and outreach to the publicThe candidate will be embedded in the Wissel Lab which includes researchers who also work on several experiments deployed around the world including in Antarctica and Greenland. Experiments such as the Askaryan Radio Array (ARA) and the future radio component of IceCube-Gen2 at the South Pole and the Radio Neutrino Observatory in Greenland (RNO-G) search for EeV-scale neutrinos with antennas deployed in polar ice. Balloon-borne experiments like the Payload for Ultra-high-Energy Observations (PUEO) and PBR search for neutrino interactions in the ice and upgoing tau neutrinos from a high altitude.Penn State is a vibrant and stimulating environment for particle and multi-messenger astrophysics with ample opportunities for collaboration and career development. The postdoctoral scholar will be embedded within the Particle Astrophysics group and the Center for Multi-Messenger Astrophysics (CMA) at the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos (IGC). Penn State is a leading institution in multi-messenger astrophysics. PSU hosts strong experimental groups UHE neutrinos as well as in LIGO, HELIX, Tigress, LZ, Project8, IceCube, GRAND, and Swift. Penn State also has leading theoretical groups in particle astrophysics, gravitation, and cosmology.A PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, or a related field is required. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a CV, cover letter, and brief statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for two reference letters to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. **BENEFITS**Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.**EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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