Postdoctoral Scholar - Theoretical Particle and Astroparticle Physics

Job Description and Position Requirements:

The Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral Scholar position in Theoretical Particle and Astroparticle Physics to start in the fall of 2025.

The postdoc will work on topics broadly related to direct and indirect probes of physics beyond the Standard Model, using analytical and computational approaches. The successful applicant will join Dr. Carlos Blanco’s research group with significant academic freedom to pursue independent research directions. The postdoc will work closely with faculty and postdocs in the physics and astronomy departments, and will have access to the resources and expertise of the Materials Research Institute (MRI) and the Institute of Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS).

Ideal candidates will have experience in astroparticle physics and BSM phenomenology. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in any of the following areas:

• Development of new direct detection methods
• Sub‑GeV dark matter searches
• Astrophysical searches of BSM physics
• High‑energy astroparticle transport calculations
• Materials modeling/electronic structure calculations
• Machine Learning/Deep Learning techniques

Education and Experience: A Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field must be completed before the position begins.

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, publication list, research statement, and three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Dr. Carlos Blanco iew of applications will begin December 15 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. This is a term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with possibility of renewal.

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University Park, PA