Johns Hopkins University, Physics and Astronomy
Position ID:
Position Title:
Experimental Nuclear and Particle Astrophysics Postdoctoral Position
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Baltimore, Maryland 21218, United States of America
Subject Area:
Astronomy / Theoretical Physics / Astrophysics, Cosmology, Gravitational waves, Particle physics (theoretical and experimental) Physics / Astroparticle Physics, Astrophysics (astro-ph), Astrophysics Theory, Cosmology, Dark Matter, Elementary Particle Physics, Element
Appl Deadline:
2024/12/01 11:59PM
(posted 2024/10/24)
(posted 2024/10/24)Position Description:
Position Description
The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a postdoctoral associate position in Experimental Nuclear and Particle Astrophysics. The Speller group, led by Assistant Professor Danielle H. Speller, focuses on low-temperature searches for physics beyond the standard model, with a concentration on searches for dark matter and neutrinoless double-beta decay. A position is now available for the experimental axion dark matter search program at Johns Hopkins in conjunction with the HAYSTAC and ALPHA experiments. HAYSTAC (the Haloscope At Yale Sensitive To Axion Cold dark matter) is a tunable microwave cavity experiment designed to search for axions with masses above 20 μeV, and has pioneered a number of successful innovations in resonators, sub-quantum limited amplification, and analysis. ALPHA (the Axion Longitudinal Plasma HAloscope) is a next-generation axion search designed to use tunable wire metamaterial arrays to search for axions above 40 μeV, with a range of sensitivity to QCD axions extending across nearly a decade of parameter space. The successful candidate is expected to participate in the operations and data analysis of the HAYSTAC experiment, as well as in the commissioning, optimization, and development of analyses for the ALPHA experiment. The candidate is also expected to take a leadership role in JHU-based testing toward the research and development of future upgrades of ALPHA. Candidates should have a PhD in experimental particle physics or the equivalent, and preference will be given to candidates having experience with cryogenics, microwave electronics, and analysis expertise. Applications should consist of a CV, list of publications, a brief statement of research, and three letters of recommendation. Inquiries may be sent to Professor Danielle H. Speller at dspelle1@jh.edu. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. For information on benefits, please see https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. JHU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Related URLs: JHU Dept of Physics and Astronomy https://physics-astronomy.jhu.edu/ Postdoc Benefits https://provost.jhu.edu/education/postdoctoral-affairs/postdoc-wellness-benefits-and-policies/Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
410 516 7346
3701 San Martin Drive
Bloomberg Ctr. Room 366
Baltimore, MD 21218
Bloomberg Ctr. Room 366
Baltimore, MD 21218