Postdoctoral Researcher - High-Energy Transient Astronomy
Penn State UniversityFerguson Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted March 18, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Penn State is home to the Swift Mission Operation Center and has a significant community of researchers who study high-energy transients.
Job Description
The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work with Professor James DeLaunay and collaborators on high-energy transient astronomy.
Requirements
- PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field
- Experience with HPC systems, machine learning, and GRB monitor data analysis would be an advantage
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Healthcare benefits
