Postdoctoral Research Associate - Astrophysics/Particle Physics | Northeastern University - Military Veterans

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Astrophysics/Particle Physics About the Opportunity ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Northeastern University, located in the heart of Boston, MA, welcomes applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. This position will provide an exciting opportunity to be involved in one of the NASA Physics of the Cosmos Missions, GRAMS (Gamma-Ray and AntiMatter Search), while globally collaborating with other research groups. GRAMS aims for both astrophysical observations with gamma rays in the MeV energy range and indirect dark matter searches with antinuclei measurements using the Liquid Argon Time Projection Chamber (LArTPC) detector. We are currently preparing for the prototype balloon flight supported by the NASA APRA program scheduled in late 2025 or early 2026. We plan the first science balloon flight in the late 2020s, followed by a potential upgrade with a satellite mission in the 2030s. The successful candidate will engage in the LArTPC detector development for an advanced Compton Camera and antimatter measurements at Northeastern University. As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, they will acquire valuable research skills and advance their scientific career. RESPONSIBILITIES The Postdoctoral Research Associate will maintain the laboratory research team and exercise functional supervision over supporting research staff. Individuals should have the ability and desire to innovate when these are insufficient. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will also assist with the interpretation and publication of results and grants. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics or a related field. Applicants should also have a strong research record and experience, including data analysis and laboratory work, preferably in hardware development for balloon missions. The successful candidate will undertake substantially full-time research or scholarship, work under the supervision of a senior scholar, and communicate and coordinate with multiple senior researchers/collaborators in different institutions. Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity . To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate---Astrophysics-Particle-Physics_R129185 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-7beaba8416e95844b50e450d0a2cb4d2