Location: Durham,NH, USA
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Operating Title Postdoctoral Researcher-SLAC Particle Cosmology Project Long Classification Title Campus Location Durham Department UNH CEPS Physics Summary of Position
The Prescod-Weinstein Group at the University of New Hampshire has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher whose interests will be in dark matter/astroparticle physics and early universe cosmology, with a planned start of August 2025 (negotiable). This postdoctoral researcher will play a key role in a theoretical and computational research program focused on axion physics and cosmic microwave background (CMB) cosmology with a focus on next generation CMB experiments. This research program is led by Professor Prescod-Weinstein and will be conducted in partnership with SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory staff scientists Dr. Risa Wechsler and Dr. Rebecca Leane. While the postdoctoral researcher will be officially located at the University of New Hampshire, they will have ample opportunity to spend time at SLAC and Stanford's Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology in California. They will also have access to SLAC computing resources.
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Posting Number PF0906FY25 Acceptable Minimum Qualifications
This research program involves use of field theory, perturbation theory, and computational techniques in cosmology. The applicants should have a Ph.D. in Physics and are expected to demonstrate promise and a growing record of accomplishment in theoretical high energy physics, astrophysics, and/or cosmology, ideally with an already established facility with standard cosmological codes and comfort with the basics of axions and/or scalar field theory. The appointment will be for three years, pending satisfactory performance in annual reviews.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
experience with field theory and standard cosmological codes as well as comfort with cosmological perturbation theory
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
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Posting Details
Posting Date 10/14/2024 Open Until Filled No Closing Date 12/06/2024 Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No Appointment Type Grant Funded If TERM position with benefits, indicate projected end date 08/24/2028 Departmental Information This position is responsible for the supervision of Special Requirements A background check will be required as a condition of employment. EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
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Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
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