Research Assistant in Astrophysics

Description

The Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at The University of Chicago invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position. The Research Assistant Professor will work in the field of experimental cosmic microwave background research, in particular Professor Jeff McMahon’s group focused on the Simons Observatory project and the Metamaterial Laboratory, and contribute to the department’s experimental CMB program. The person hired will be responsible for development of hardware, software, and analysis for these and future experiments.

The term of the appointment will be for up to three years with the possibility of renewal, and is expected to begin in autumn 2025. 

This position is benefits-eligible, and information regarding benefits can be found here: https://humanresources.uchicago.edu/benefits/.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in physics or a related field.
• A minimum of two years of related experimental experience, beyond Ph.D. training.

Application Instructions

The following materials are required:

• Cover letter;
• CV;
• Statement of research interests and future plans;
• Minimum of two confidential letters of recommendation.

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s academic jobs website:  apply.interfolio.com/168439.

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