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Post-Doctoral Associate
Job Description
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Nicholas and Lee Begovich Center for Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy (GWPAC) at California State University, Fullerton welcomes applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Experimental Gravitational-Wave Physics.
GWPAC faculty members include Al Agnew, Geoffrey Lovelace, Jocelyn Read, and Director Joshua Smith. Current areas of focus in GWPAC include experimental and theoretical development toward the next generation of gravitational-wave observatories; experimental gravitational-wave detector optics; searches for binary systems with black holes and neutron stars with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO); waveform modeling, including analytical solutions for neutron stars with realistic equations of state, modes, and tides; numerical relativity, including simulations of merging black holes and contributions to the development of SpECTRE, a next-generation numerical-relativity code.
The successful applicant will establish and carry out a research program in experimental gravitational-wave physics that complements the existing strengths in GWPAC and involves undergraduate and master’s students. Women and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
The GWPAC laboratories include a cryostat for low-temperature optics experiments, several cleanrooms and optical benches, an annealing oven scatterometer, an angle-resolved scatterometer, and a variety of lasers, optics and optomechanics. The focus of the laboratories is on improving technologies for future upgrades to LIGO and next-generation observatories such as Cosmic Explorer.- Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· To establish and carry out a research program in experimental gravitational-wave physics that complements existing strengths in GWPAC.
· To participate in outreach programs associated with GWPAC-related science.
· To participate in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and/or the Cosmic Explorer Consortium.- Qualifications
A PhD in Physics or a closely related field.
· The ability to communicate and work effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community and international scientific community
· Background in gravitational-wave physics is preferred.
· Expertise in experimental physics/optics.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Prolonged sitting in front of and using a computer; use of keyboard and mouse, walking, talking, hearing, pulling, bending, and may involve carrying 20-30 pounds of objects/materials.
This job does not include exposure to extreme noise levels, or require extensive reaching, stooping, or kneeling.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered for this position, please submit an application consisting of a cover letter, a statement of research interest, the names and email addresses of three references and a curriculum vita.
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