Research Associate-Fixed Term

Job postingsResearch Associate-Fixed TermBack to search results Apply now Job no: 947565 Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Natural ScienceDepartment:Physics-Astronomy 10032666Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad StaffSalary:Salary Commensurate with ExperienceLocation: East Lansing Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union Position SummaryWe are seeking a postdoctoral candidate to join the Particle Astrophysics group at the Michigan State University Department of Physics and Astronomy to work on observational high-energy astrophysics with a focus on X-ray observation. The successful candidate will be expected to lead data analysis on X-ray observations of the Nuclei of nearby galaxies, including nearby supermassive black holes, Galactic center molecular clouds and magnetic filaments, using NuSTAR, Chandra and XMM-Newton data. Candidates with a strong X-ray data analysis background are encouraged to apply. Expertise in optical and radio observations are preferred but not required. The appointment will be initially for two years with the expectation of a third-year renewal subject to mutual agreement. Michigan State hosts a growing program in particle astrophysics, including efforts on IceCube, HAWC TeV gamma ray and various X-ray observatories. The group benefits from close connections to the high energy physics group. The candidate will have the opportunity of contributing to other on-going projects in the group, including IceCube neutrino data analysis, R&D for next generation neutrino detector P-ONE, detection and analysis of millimeter-band transients with SPT and CMB-S4.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll 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 DegreeDoctorate -Physics or related fieldMinimum RequirementsCandidates with a strong X-ray data analysis background are encouraged to apply. Expertise in optical and radio observations are preferred but not required. Required Application MaterialsApplicants should submit (1) a CV, including a publication list, (2) a statement of research interests and experience, (3) at least three references athttps://careers.msu.edu, referencing position # 947565.Special InstructionsReview of applications will begin on July 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, please contact Shuo Zhang at [email protected] of Applications Begins On07/01/2024Websitehttps://pa.msu.eduMSU StatementMichigan 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: May 7, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time