What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Researcher in Physics position at Kenyon College?
Postdoctoral Researcher in Physics
Job Description:
The Kenyon College Department of Physics seeks a postdoctoral researcher to participate in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) research group. The focus is on calibration of the LIGO detectors, requiring a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy and experience in gravitational-wave physics and astronomy.
Responsibilities:
Assist with next-generation calibration pipeline development for the two LIGO interferometers. Develop calibration infrastructure, such as low-latency monitoring products. Participate in on-site calibration tasks at the LIGO Hanford Observatory. Receive a California Institute of Technology visiting research appointment as an LSC Fellow, mentored by a LIGO Laboratory Senior Scientist.
Qualifications:
A qualified candidate must possess (or anticipate by July 2025) a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy with significant computational physics experience. Ideal candidates have research expertise in gravitational-wave physics or astronomy, familiar with ground-based gravitational wave detectors. Experience in detector characterization or calibration within the LIGO, Virgo, or KAGRA Collaborations is of particular interest.
Application Materials:
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume or CV, unofficial transcript, and contact information for three professional references, including name, title, affiliation, phone number, and benefits-related details will be handled separately.
Job Description:
The Kenyon College Department of Physics seeks a postdoctoral researcher to participate in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) research group. The focus is on calibration of the LIGO detectors, requiring a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy and experience in gravitational-wave physics and astronomy.
Responsibilities:
Assist with next-generation calibration pipeline development for the two LIGO interferometers. Develop calibration infrastructure, such as low-latency monitoring products. Participate in on-site calibration tasks at the LIGO Hanford Observatory. Receive a California Institute of Technology visiting research appointment as an LSC Fellow, mentored by a LIGO Laboratory Senior Scientist.
Qualifications:
A qualified candidate must possess (or anticipate by July 2025) a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy with significant computational physics experience. Ideal candidates have research expertise in gravitational-wave physics or astronomy, familiar with ground-based gravitational wave detectors. Experience in detector characterization or calibration within the LIGO, Virgo, or KAGRA Collaborations is of particular interest.
Application Materials:
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume or CV, unofficial transcript, and contact information for three professional references, including name, title, affiliation, phone number, and benefits-related details will be handled separately.
