Job no: 852254
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science
Department: Physics-Astronomy 10032666
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Position Summary

The high energy physics group at Michigan State University invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in experimental neutrino physics, particle astrophysics, or cosmology.

The Michigan State high energy physics program includes major efforts in neutrino physics centered on DUNE, T2K, and SBN (Profs. Kendall Mahn and Sophie Berkman), particle astrophysics with the IceCube and P-ONE neutrino telescopes and the HAWC and SWGO gamma ray observatories (Profs. Darren Grant, Tyce DeYoung, Kirsten Tollefson, and Nathan Whitehorn), and observational cosmology with the South Pole Telescope and CMB-S4 (Prof. Whitehorn).

The MSU group also benefits from extensive technical infrastructure and close connections to the high energy collider (ATLAS), astronomy and astrophysics, and nuclear physics (FRIB and NSCL) groups in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and to the Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research and the Department of Computational Math, Science, and Engineering.

The group is involved in a wide range of activities on these projects, including data analysis, machine learning, modeling and simulation, electronics and hardware development, and detector construction, and postdoctoral researchers may contribute to any or all of these areas. In addition to their research activities, postdoctoral associates will assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students and with outreach and public engagement activities.

Candidates interested in any of these areas are encouraged to apply. Applications will be considered from individuals with a PhD in physics or a related field, with preference given to those with strong backgrounds in particle physics, astrophysics or cosmic ray physics. The group prides itself on providing a welcoming and supportive atmosphere to scientists of all backgrounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -physics or a related field

Minimum Requirements

Applications will be considered from individuals with a PhD in physics or a related field, with preference given to those with strong backgrounds in particle physics, astrophysics or cosmic ray physics. The group prides itself on providing a welcoming and supportive atmosphere to scientists of all backgrounds.

Required Application Materials

Interested individuals should submit a curriculum vitae, a brief (no more than 3 pages) statement of research background and interests, and the names of at least three references through the MSU hiring website: https://careers.msu.edu referencing position 852254.

Special Instructions

This is a rolling search with the possibility of multiple hires. Review of the current round of applications will begin on April 30, 2023. For further information, please contact Prof. Kendall Mahn at mahn@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

05/01/2023

Website

https://pa.msu.edu/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Mar 27, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Mar 27, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time