Postdoctoral Researcher - High-Energy/X-ray Astrophysics Instrumentation

The High Energy Astrophysics Detector and Instrumentation group at Penn State has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on advanced instrumentation for X-ray astronomy and upcoming orbital flight systems. A Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics, or a related field is required. The current program includes development and testing of the recently approved BlackCAT CubeSat observatory which will launch in approximately 4 years, state-of-the-art solid-state X-ray detectors for use in both near-term and long-term X-ray astronomy missions, as well as other instrumentation efforts and astrophysical studies for upcoming flight mission opportunities.

Previous experience with some, or all, of the following is desired:

• astronomical detectors
• firmware and/or flight software programming
• low noise electronics
• electronic board development
• vacuum systems
• X-ray calibration facilities
• space flight hardware design, engineering, and testing

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if their experience is limited to just a subset of the topics listed above. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in other ongoing research programs within the Penn State High Energy Instrumentation group, which include: analysis of data from Chandra, XMM, Swift, Fermi, VERITAS, etc.; development of new X-ray astronomy missions; as well as the opportunity to participate in other multi-wavelength and multi-messenger efforts. The applicant will also be encouraged to develop their own programs and initiatives.

The salary will be commensurate with experience. Highly experienced applicants should consider applying for the Assistant/Associate Research Professor position at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Assistant-Associate-Research-Professor---High-Energy-X-ray-Astrophysics-Instrumentation_REQ_0000011389-1. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a curriculum vitae, publication list, and statement of research interests. In addition, please arrange for three reference letters to be sent to [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of renewal. Please send inquiries regarding the position to Prof. Abe Falcone at [email protected].

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Postdoctoral-Researcher---High-Energy-X-ray-Astrophysics-Instrumentation_REQ_0000011384-1.

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