Washington University in St. Louis, Physics Department

Position ID:

WUSTL-Physics Department-POSTDOC [#28232]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysics

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Saint Louis, Missouri 63130, United States of America

Subject Area:

Physics / Astroparticle Physics

Appl Deadline:

2024/10/24 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/08/29, listed until 2025/02/28)

Position Description:

The Astrophysics, Particle Astrophysics, and Space Sciences group of the Department of Physics at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a postdoctoral position, for a start around Jan. 2 2025. The appointment is expected to be for at least 2 years with subsequent year-to-year extension depending on performance and funding.

The postdoc will work in the newly formed group of Prof. Karthik Ramanathan, primarily on the development of novel superconducting detectors for both particle-like and wave-like dark matter detection. These include qubit-based Quantum Parity Detectors (QPDs) and Kinetic Inductance Detectors (KIDs). The project scope is expected to run the gamut from design to on-site nano-fabrication to device testing in the group’s dilution refrigerator, along with analyzing collected data. There is scope for the postdoc to define their own additional sub-projects – e.g. developing new sub-eV energy calibration techniques and designing better IR shielding – and also interface with larger experimental collaborations.

Previous experience with detector development, fabricating or operating superconducting devices, performing data analysis, or working with dilution refrigerators is highly desirable but not required.

Application Instructions: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics (or related field) prior to starting. Interested candidates should submit an application that includes a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a complete list of publications, a statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation to https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Washington-University-Danforth-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate---Physics_JR83922. For full consideration, applications should be received prior to Oct 1st.

Washington University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Contact: Prof. Karthik Ramanathan

Postal Mail:

Physics Department
Washington University
1 Brookings Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63130

Web Page: http://physics.wustl.edu