Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Physics
Position ID:
GaTech-School of Physics-PFN [#31763, JobID 295470]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow in Neutrino Astrophysics Position in the School of Physics - Otte Research Group
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2026/04/15 23:59:59 (posted 2026/03/04, listed until 2026/04/15)
Position Description:
Position Description
The Otte group (otte.gatech.edu) at the School of Physics and the Center for Relativistic Astrophysics (CRA) at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral position to work on the Trinity Neutrino Observatory, a next-generation experiment designed to detect ultra-high-energy neutrinos using air-shower imaging telescopes. Trinity targets earth-skimming tau neutrinos above ~1 PeV through imaging of upward-going air showers near the horizon. The first phase of the project, the Trinity Demonstrator, is ongoing and has been in its physics data-taking phase for over a year, providing a timely opportunity to lead analyses while helping define the next stage of the experiment. This is a full-time position, 40 hours weekly. Job Responsibilities We seek a highly motivated candidate to play a central role in advancing Trinity’s analysis and simulation program. The successful candidate will: • Lead the Monte Carlo simulation framework and analysis software development. • Lead analyses of Demonstrator data and drive publication efforts. • Help define the science reach, sensitivity projections, and performance requirements of Trinity One. In addition, the candidate is expected to develop a strong and visible research program that connects Trinity’s neutrino observations with the broader multi-messenger landscape, including gamma-ray, gravitational-wave, and cosmic-ray observatories. Required Qualifications Applicants must have: • A Ph.D. in Astroparticle Physics, High-Energy Physics, Astrophysics, or a closely related field. • Substantial experience in simulation and data analysis. • Demonstrated ability to work independently within a collaborative research environment. Experience with air-shower simulations, neutrino physics, statistical inference, detector modeling, or large-scale computing frameworks is highly desirable. Applicants should submit the following: • Cover letter • Statement of research interests (maximum two pages) • Curriculum vitae including publication list • Names and contact information for three references Application materials should be submitted as a PDF files, ONLY via Georgia Tech's https://hr.gatech.edu/careers/. Please search for Job ID 295470 Applications and inquiries should be sent to: otte@gatech.edu Subject line: PDocSearch The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension for up to five years, contingent upon positive performance review and availability of funding. 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