Pennsylvania State University, University Park Main Campus

Position ID:

PennState-University Park Main Campus-PSTPAP [#29328]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Scholar - Theoretical Particle and Astroparticle Physics

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Physics / Astroparticle Physics, Theoretical Particle Physics

Appl Deadline:

none (posted 2024/11/25)

Position Description:

Postdoctoral Scholar - Theoretical Particle and Astroparticle Physics

The Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral Scholar position in Theoretical Particle and Astroparticle Physics to start in the fall of 2025.

The postdoc will work on topics broadly related to direct and indirect probes of physics beyond the Standard Model, using analytical and computational approaches. The successful applicant will join Dr. Carlos Blanco's research group with significant academic freedom to pursue independent research directions. The postdoc will work closely with faculty and postdocs in the physics and astronomy departments, and will have access to the resources and expertise of the Materials Research Institute (MRI) and the Institute of Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS).

Ideal candidates will have experience in astroparticle physics and BSM phenomenology. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in any of the following areas:

Development of new direct detection methods
Sub-GeV dark matter searches
Astrophysical searches of BSM physics
High-energy astroparticle transport calculations
Materials modeling/electronic structure calculations
Machine Learning/Deep Learning techniques.

Education and Experience:
A PhD in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field must be completed before the position begins.

Additional information:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, publication list, research statement, and three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be sent by letter writers directly to Dr. Carlos Blanco at carlosblanco@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin December 15 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. This is a term appointment funded for one-year from the date of hire with possibility of renewal.

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