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Postdoctoral position in in Gamma-Ray Astrophysics

at the Los Alamos National Laboratory

Event Details:

Saturday, January 7, 2023

Location

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
Los Alamos, NM
United States

The Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position working on the High-Altitude Water Cherenkov (HAWC) TeV gamma-ray observatory. HAWC has been observing the Northern TeV sky for over seven years and is continuously taking data. 

The selected Postdoc Associate will join a team of LANL scientists working on understanding particle acceleration in astrophysical sources, specifically pulsar wind nebulae and supernova remnants. This Postdoc will contribute to these HAWC analyses and/or perform time-domain astrophysical studies of ultra-high-energy gamma rays. This Postdoc will also contribute to algorithm development and HAWC operations. Remote or in-person participation in collaboration meetings and conferences is encouraged. 

This position is in the Space Science and Applications (ISR-1) group in the Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division. The ISR Division has been designing, building, and operating highly innovative ground, air, and space-based radiation measurement and detection systems for nearly 60 years. We solve some of the most challenging scientific and national security problems facing the world today. Our interdisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and scientists work, learn and succeed through a highly creative and dynamic R&D environment. 

The LANL Postdoctoral Program is a pipeline for hiring technical staff at the Laboratory, many of whom first joined LANL as postdocs. 

Minimum Job Requirements:

Technical Experience/Expertise

Experience in the following areas:

• Analysis of data with low signal-to-noise, such as particle astrophysics data or high-energy particle physics data.

• Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to carry out independent and collaborative research.

Education/Experience

A PhD in astrophysics, particle physics, physics, astronomy, or a related field within the last 5 years

Desired Qualifications:
• Knowledge of the physics of high-energy astrophysical sources.

• Experience with statistical analysis of large data sets. 

• Demonstrated publication record.

• Proficiency in software tools and programming languages commonly associated with nuclear/particle physics experiments. 
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.

 

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