Johns Hopkins University, Physics and Astronomy

Position ID:
JHU-Physics-POSTDOC2 [#28802]
Position Title: 
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION IN COSMOLOGY - JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Baltimore, Maryland 21218, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Surveys
Cosmology
Data Analysis
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2024/10/09, listed until 2025/04/09)
Position Description:
   

The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for two postdoctoral positions scientist positions to pursue research in cosmology:

(1) One position is predominantly dedicated to the analysis of data from the Cosmology Large Angular Scale Surveyor (CLASS), a CMB polarization experiment. The applicant is expected to work primarily with Prof. Tobias Marriage.

(2) Another position is predominantly dedicated to analysis data of at the interface between cosmological theories and observations, especially CMB data but including other types of measurement as well. The applicant is expected to work primarily with Prof. Charles Bennett.

In both cases candidates are expected to have familiarity with cosmology, Bayesian statistical analysis, and strong software skills. CMB data analysis experience is preferred.

The Johns Hopkins cosmology group offers a rich environment that includes faculty and staff with substantial expertise including experimental, analytical to theoretical. Extensive computational resources are available.

It is anticipated that both postdoc positions will be filled at the rank of Johns Hopkins assistant research scientist, with competitive salaries and generous benefits. We anticipate that the positions will be renewed annually based on satisfactory performance, for an expected total of three years.

Applications will be reviewed as received, starting November 1, 2024, and will remain open until the positions are filled. Applications consist of a curriculum vitae, publication list and a description of past research and future interests. Applicants should also arrange to have two or three letters of reference submitted. The start date is subject to negotiation.

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://physics-astronomy.jhu.edu
email address
410-516-0414
 
Johns Hopkins University
Department of Physics and Astronomy
3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21218