Experimental Particle Astrophysics - Postdoc at Penn State U.

The Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill a research associate position in Experimental Particle Astrophysics.  The successful candidate will participate in the NASA HELIX balloon project and the NASA CREAM experiment.  These projects involve detector development, optimization, fabrication, testing, as well as participation in field campaigns (likely in Antarctica), as well as data analysis and simulation tasks. The ideal candidate should have experience with experimental techniques of particle astrophysics, in particular with high-altitude balloon instruments and/or instrumentation for satellite missions.  Requirements include A Ph.D. in Physics. Applications must be submitted electronically at https://psu.jobs/job/60683 and include a cover letter, CV and statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to physicsapply@psu.edu indicating the appropriate job number in the subject line.  This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of re-funding. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

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