Postdoctoral Researcher

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Monday, August 7, 2017
Archive Date: 
Monday, September 11, 2017
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Small Academic
Institution/Company: 
Villanova University
Department Name: 
Physics
City: 
Villanova
State/Province: 
PA
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

The Department of Physics at Villanova University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research position focused on far-infrared through millimeter-wave data analysis with Prof. David Chuss. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in the analysis and scientific interpretation of archival data and new data obtained with the High Angular Resolution Wide-Field Imager+ (HAWC+), which is operating on SOFIA (NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy).  Professor Chuss’ group is engaged in several research projects relating to instrumentation and data analysis for astrophysical polarimetry in the far-infrared through microwave part of the spectrum including the Cosmology Large Angular Scale Surveyor (CLASS) and HAWC+/SOFIA. The position is planned for two years, with a possible extension for a third year.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Application Deadline: 
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Selection Deadline: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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David Chuss
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Subject: 
Postdoctoral Researcher