CMB-S4

CMB-S4 Next Generation CMB Experiment

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This page is for advertising positions related to CMB research broadly defined, e.g., postdocs, faculty, laboratory and technical positions. To post positions, please send the description and link to C. Reichardt.

Particle Physics and Astrophysics Faculty position at SLAC, Nov 28, 2022

The Particle Physics & Astrophysics (PPA) Department at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor appointment in any area of physics pursued by SLAC’s Cosmic Frontier program and the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC). The successful applicant should demonstrate the potential to lead an outstanding experimental, observational, or theoretical research program in one or more of the areas of dark energy, dark matter, inflation, structure formation, or other emerging areas in the Cosmic Frontier. Additionally, they should possess good communication skills and a commitment to effective mentoring.

SLAC’s current program includes a broad theory program in particle astrophysics, cosmology, and fundamental physics; cosmology research with the Vera C. Rubin’s Observatory Legacy Survey of Space & Time, the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, and CMB-S4; and dark matter searches with LZ, Super-CDMS, Dark Matter Radio and a future G3 liquid Xenon experiment (see: https://www6.slac.stanford.edu/research/astrophysics-and-cosmology). We welcome candidates who would bring additional dimensions or directions to our program. A broad astrophysics and cosmology program at Stanford and SLAC is pursued under the auspices of the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology; see kipac.stanford.edu.

Exceptional applicants at the associate or full professor level may also be considered, as well as applicants in other science areas pursued by SLAC’s PPA Department (see https://www6.slac.stanford.edu/research).

TCAPP postdoc fellowships at UT Austin, Dec 1, 2022

The newly established Texas Center for Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics (TCCAP) at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for its first TCCAP Postdoctoral Fellowships, to start September 2023. The initial appointments are for two years, extendable to a third year, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

We anticipate 2 to 3 Fellowships in the area of theoretical cosmology, astrophysics, or astroparticle physics (e.g. dark matter, CMB, structure formation, galaxy formation, cosmic dawn, and the 21-cm background). One Fellow will be hired to work in Prof. Kimberly Boddy’s group, and another will be hired to work in Prof. Julian Muñoz’s group. There may be available funding for a separate third Fellowship. Contact Kimberly Boddy and Julian Muñoz ([email protected], [email protected]) for questions about these positions.

All TCCAP Fellows will benefit from interaction with TCCAP faculty (Kimberly Boddy, Mike Boylan-Kolchin, Volker Bromm, Katherine Freese, Nicholas Galitzki, Julian Muñoz, and Paul Shapiro) and join the excitement of a broad community of active researchers in cosmology and related physics and astrophysics, with additional members of the Physics and Astronomy Departments, including the Weinberg Theory Group, the Center for Gravitational Physics, and McDonald Observatory. Fellows will also have access to the world-class supercomputing facilities of the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC).

TCAPP postdoc fellowship for SO data analysis at UT Austin, Dec 1, 2022

The newly-established Texas Center for Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics (TCCAP) at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for one of the inaugural TCCAP Postdoctoral Fellowships, to start September 2023. The candidate will be expected to play a leading role in early cosmological analysis of data from the Simons Observatory (SO), while being involved with other science of similar nature, such as learning about cosmology from a combination of large scale structure and CMB data. The initial appointment is for two years, extendable to a third year, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

The Fellow will be hired to work in close collaboration with Profs. Katherine Freese and Nicholas Galitzki.

All TCCAP Fellows will benefit from close interaction with TCCAP faculty (Kimberly Boddy, Mike Boylan-Kolchin, Volker Bromm, Katherine Freese, Nicholas Galitzki, Julian Muñoz, and Paul Shapiro) and join the excitement of a broad community of active researchers in cosmology and related physics and astrophysics, with additional members of the Physics and Astronomy Departments, including the Weinberg Theory Group, the Center for Gravitational Physics, and McDonald Observatory. Fellows will also have access to the world-class supercomputing facilities of the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC).

Staff scientist (career-track or career) at LBNL, Dec 1, 2022

The Physics Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) invites applications from scientists with a record of substantial accomplishment and creative ability for one or more Staff Scientist positions in the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) experimental group. The appointment may be either career-track or career, depending on seniority. The career-track Staff Scientist position is a five-year appointment with the expectation of promotion to a career position as Staff Scientist. Applicants should have demonstrated leadership and original achievements in research. We welcome all applicants with exceptional promise to advance the art of experimentation in CMB science; expertise in instrumentation, especially related to the design, construction and operation of microwave telescopes, optics, detectors, readout and related technologies is desirable.

The Fellow will be hired to work in close collaboration with Profs. Katherine Freese and Nicholas Galitzki.

The Staff Scientist is expected to play a leading role in her/his scientific field and will be encouraged to contribute to research that may enable transformational advances or new opportunities in LBNL’s CMB research program and beyond. LBNL has a long tradition of pioneering work developing new detectors, devices, and methods for fundamental physics. LBNL is the lead laboratory of the CMB-S4 project (https://cmb-s4.org) for the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Energy. CMB-S4 is a next generation experiment with multiple telescopes and 500,000 cryogenic superconducting detectors with the potential to transform the field.

Asst professor in theoretical cosmology at Boston Univ., Dec 1, 2022

The Department of Physics at Boston University seeks applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Theoretical Cosmology, to begin on July 1, 2023. This position is one of a number of positions that will be associated with a new Cosmology Initiative involving the Department of Physics and the Department of Astronomy (see also https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22338). Searches to fill the first two positions are being carried out in AY22/23, and a search to fill a third position is anticipated for AY23/24.

Applications are sought from researchers in all areas of theoretical cosmology, including those whose broad approach is at the intersection of cosmology, quantum field theory, and particle physics. The successful candidates will be early-career scientists who will lead robust research programs and participate fully in the teaching missions at the introductory, majors, and graduate levels in the Astronomy or Physics departments.

The Physics Department are committed to valuing the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity in all academic and research settings at Boston University through building a collegial and supportive community of scholars and students. Inquiries may be directed to Academic Administrator Robyn Kinch ([email protected]), Department of Physics.

Cosmology Post-Doctoral Positions at Argonne, Dec 2, 2022, until filled

Applications are invited for post-doctoral positions in the Cosmological Physics and Advanced Computing Group (CPAC) Group in Argonne National Laboratory’s High Energy Physics Division. Cosmological research within CPAC covers theory, modeling, and observations targeted at dark energy, dark matter, primordial fluctuations, inflation, and neutrinos. Theory and modeling activities emphasize multi-wavelength survey science, the galaxy-halo connection, cluster cosmology, and large-scale cosmological simulations. Analysis efforts cover topics such as CMB power spectra, CMB lensing, galaxy clustering, redshift-space distortions, and weak and strong gravitational lensing. The observational focus is on optical sky surveys (DES, DESI, Rubin Obs/LSST, SPHEREx), CMB instrumentation and observations (CMB-S4, SPT), and cross-correlations between the two. Applicants for group-wide positions will be automatically be considered for an additional open position working with Andrew Hearin on forward-modeling galaxy SEDs and the galaxy–halo connection, and Lindsey Bleem on galaxy cluster cosmology; applicants with particular interest in these research areas are encouraged to reach out directly to Hearin and Bleem, respectively.

Staff members include Matt Becker, Amy Bender, Lindsey Bleem, Clarence Chang, JD Emberson, Salman Habib, Katie Harrington, Andrew Hearin, Katrin Heitmann, Eve Kovacs, Patricia Larsen, Adrian Pope, Nesar Ramachandra, Esteban Rangel, and Gensheng Wang. Current postdocs are Alex Alarcon, Michael Buehlmann, Nicholas Frontiere, Riccardo Gualtieri, Florian Keruzore, Zhaodi Pan, Markus Rau, and Gillian Beltz-Mohrmann; the group also includes a number of graduate and undergraduate students.

Postdocs can benefit from strong collaborations with applied mathematicians, computer scientists, device physicists, materials scientists, and statisticians; they will also have access to state-of-the-art microfabrication facilities and world-leading supercomputing resources. Interactions with research groups at Fermilab, the University of Chicago, and Northwestern University are highly encouraged.

Faculty position in Experimental Astrophysics at Ohio State University, Nov 30, 2022

The Department of Physics at Ohio State University seeks a tenure-track faculty hire in Experimental Astrophysics. The appointment is effective in the Autumn of 2023 at the the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Ohio State University and its Center for Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics (CCAPP) have a strong and impactful track record of research and funding in Experimental Astrophysics. The group plays major roles in high energy neutrino and cosmic ray experiments including PUEO, the Askaryan Radio Array, IceCube, RET, and HELIX, and cosmological surveys including SDSS, DES, DESI, LSST/DESC, SPHEREx, and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. We envision a candidate that will enhance and complement these existing efforts.

For further information, please contact Klaus Honscheid or Amy Connolly.

Postdoc fellowships at Kavli IPMU, Dec 1, 2022

The Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU) invites applications for the Kavli IPMU postdoctoral fellowship program. We intend to appoint several positions in astrophysics and cosmology with 3-year terms.

The mission of Kavli IPMU is to explore fundamental laws of the Universe from a synergistic perspective of mathematics, physics, and astronomy. Kavli IPMU is a leading institute of the ongoing Hyper Suprime-Cam (HSC) imaging survey (https://hsc.mtk.nao.ac.jp/ssp/) and the upcoming Prime Focus Spectrograph (PFS) survey (https://pfs.ipmu.jp/) with the 8.2m Subaru Telescope. Faculty members at Kavli IPMU are actively involved in experiments such as the Rubin Observatory, Simons Observatory, CMB-S4, the LiteBIRD satellite, and COSI (MeV) NASA mission.

Topics of investigation at Kavli IPMU include theoretical and observational cosmology, galaxy/quasar evolution, transients (supernova), numerical simulations, cosmic baryon census with FRBs, high-energy astrophysics, and astroparticle physics. Large computing resources are available at Kavli IPMU and on the national level. Fellows have access to proprietary-period data of Subaru HSC and PFS. Fellows can apply for observing time on facilities available through the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), including the 8.2m Subaru Telescope, ALMA, Keck and Gemini Telescopes through the Subaru Time Exchange program. Kavli IPMU provides a stimulating and supportive environment for junior scientists to grow with its mentorship program, large group of postdoctoral scholars, and interdisciplinary research opportunities with scientists from particle physics and mathematics.

Three positions on SO:UK SATs at U Manchester, Dec 6-9, 2022

The Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at The University of Manchester is advertising three openings in CMB instrumentation. All positions are to work as part of the SO:UK team on the development of two additional Small Aperture Telescopes (SATs) for Simons Observatory.

Firstly, we are looking for someone with significant experience to take a leadership role in the overall delivery of the two-SAT program, including the full system testing of both receivers at Jodrell Bank Observatory as well as the site development in Chile. The successful applicant will be appointed as a Senior Research Fellow and the advert (due date Dec 9) is here: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CUX443/senior-research-fellow-simons-observatory-uk-project

The second opening is for a postdoctoral research associate to work on two specific aspects of the instrument development: (i) setting the requirements for, and then validating the performance of, the Kinetic Inductance Detectors (KIDs) and their associated readout and (ii) implementation and testing of the half-wave plate rotation mechanism for both SATs. The advert (due date Dec 9) is here: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CUX477/research-associate-simons-observatoryuk-project

The third opening is for a skilled machinist (Senior Technician) to support the project, to be based in the mechanical workshop at Jodrell Bank Observatory. The advert (due date Dec 6) is here: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CUX489/senior-technician-simons-observatoryuk-project

Postdoc in Cosmological Data Analysis at Univ. of Pennsylvania, Dec 10, 2022

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in cosmological data analysis. Our group is committed to providing a welcoming and vibrant intellectual environment for all. We are particularly interested in candidates who are underrepresented minorities and in candidates who will foster a commitment to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the department.

The postdoctoral researcher will play a major role in the development of infrastructure for analysis of CMB data from the Simons Observatory and will also have the opportunity to participate in analysis efforts within the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration. The Penn cosmology group has an active presence in a number of other cosmological surveys, including the Dark Energy Survey (DES) and the Rubin Observatory LSST.  The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and postdoctoral researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, including those working on CMB theory and analysis, CMB instrumentation and site infrastructure as well as those working on galaxy surveys like DES.  Candidates with at least one year of prior experience in CMB analysis will be strongly preferred.

Asst Professor in Physics (Astrophysics/Cosmology) at Southern Methodist University, Dec 15, 2022

The Department of Physics at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Astrophysics or Cosmology, broadly defined. While an appointment at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor is anticipated, extraordinary candidates at all levels will be considered. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field; postdoctoral experience; and a record of research excellence. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous research program, supervise graduate students, and teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty are expected to teach and mentor diverse students within the Physics program and throughout the University. The appointment will start in August 2023 or later.

Southern Methodist University is a research intensive, private university centrally located in Dallas, Texas. Current research in the Department of Physics at SMU focuses on the fields of observational and theoretical astrophysics and cosmology, especially in the areas of supermassive black holes, supernovae, early universe cosmology, and large-scale structure. SMU faculty are deeply engaged in DESI, Simons Observatory, and CMB-S4. The department also features strong research programs in experimental and theoretical particle physics. The Department of Physics aims to provide a collegial scientific community with equitable access and participation for all individuals and groups, and recognizes the value of this participation to the quality of our research.

3 postdocs in modeling and CMB data analysis in France, Dec 15, 2022

The French ANR funded project BATMAN (Better Accuracy and robusTness for Mass Assessment of Neutrino) is inviting applications for three post-doctoral positions in cosmology (two in Orsay, one in Toulouse). The project aims at using the combined current CMB observations with better and coherent modelling of astrophysics signals and systematics to constrain the neutrino mass and extensions of the standard LCDM model. 

Reionisation, large scale structures and CMB at the research institute of space astrophysics (IAS, Orsay, France) to work with Marian Douspis to revisit the constraints on the reionisation history from current observations and how it can be described by a generic model to be used as input in CMB probes of reionisation (TT damping, EE bump, kSZ spectrum), and upcoming 21cm observations. See Description

Clusters of galaxies and large scale structures at the Institute of Research in Astrophysics and Planetology (IRAP,Toulouse, France) to work with Etienne Pointecouteau to revisit the state-of-the-art gas model in massive halos to build up coherent models for probes such as tSZ and kSZ power spectra, SZ cluster number counts and kSZ pairwise velocities. See Description

CMB cosmology and neutrino physics (IJCLab, Orsay, France) to work with Matthieu Tristram on the exploitation of the latest CMB measurements to derive robust and precise constraints on the neutrino sector including the neutrino hierarchy but not exclusively. See Description

Postdoc in data-driven cosmology at Arizona State University, Dec 23, 2022

The Department of Physics in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a postdoctoral position to work with Professor Simon Foreman on research in cosmology. The primary focus of this position will be on topics relevant to 21cm intensity mapping with the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME, https://chime-experiment.ca) and upcoming Canadian Hydrogen Observatory and Radio-transient Detector (CHORD, https://arxiv.org/abs/1911.01777), such as the development of novel analysis techniques and theoretical descriptions of expected measurements. However, the successful candidate will have the freedom to also pursue other topics in cosmology relevant to the interests of Prof. Foreman and others at ASU, including but not limited to large-scale structure, gravitational lensing, the cosmic microwave background, and connections between cosmological observables and fundamental physics.

The successful candidate with become part of ASU’s Cosmology Initiative, which bridges the Department of Physics and the School of Earth and Space Exploration and spans experimental, observational, computational, and theoretical cosmology. The Cosmology Initiative includes research into the epoch of reionization with low-frequency radio observations (Judd Bowman, Danny Jacobs), the cosmic microwave background (Alexander van Engelen, Philip Mauskopf), theoretical cosmology (Matthew Baumgart, Damien Easson, Cynthia Keeler, Maulik Parikh, Tanmay Vachaspati), and other topics, and the successful candidate will be encouraged to interact with these and other researchers at ASU. This position will benefit from significant computing support, via ASU Research Computing resources and a group allocation for the CHIME Collaboration on a large external cluster..

Faculty Positions in Particle Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitational Waves at UC Riverside, Jan 1, 2023

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Riverside invites highly qualified experimental physicists to apply for an Academic-year tenure-track/tenure position in the fields of Particle Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitational Waves. We have recently made new faculty appointments in experimental gravitational waves and experimental dark matter searches and expect to make two more appointments that will complement them.

Candidates should possess a record of demonstrated excellence in research. The successful candidate is expected to establish an outstanding and well-funded research program involving graduate students and postdoctoral scientists, and to contribute to departmental teaching at all levels. We are initiating a new experimental group at UC Riverside to augment and complement ongoing efforts in particle physics and astronomy. We are seeking independent researchers, who will build significant on-campus research efforts involving undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs on the forefront experimental programs in this general area of physics. We anticipate that individual hires may work together or on different experimental projects. We seek individuals with strong academic promise/experience, who can build significant research efforts at UCR in forefront areas that will complement existing programs in our department. 

Faculty Position in astronomical instrumentation at PUC, Jan 13, 2023

The School of Engineering at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, one of the leading engineering academic institutions in Latin America, invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate level in the area of Astronomical Instrumentation (AI) at the Department of Electrical Engineering. Exceptional candidates in other areas of electrical engineering will be considered as well. The applicants must have a demonstrated ability and commitment to excellence in independent research and teaching. Previous experience in teaching and research, having led or participated in research and development projects, and having a technological or experimental approach based on the foundations of the discipline are desired.

The successful candidate is expected to carry out teaching not only in AI but also in topics related to the fundamentals of instrumentation, such as electromagnetics, electronics, control, and optics. Research topics other than AI, are also welcomed, especially with other disciplines of engineering, physics and astronomy. Main Duties: High quality teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels primarily at the Department of Electrical Engineering and conducting independent research are mandatory. Additional duties include knowledge transfer and outreach.

Requirements: Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Astrophysics, or related fields at the time of hiring. The search is open to all areas of astronomical instrumentation, defined as experimental hardware and software developments for the study of the cosmos and aerospace exploration. These areas include but are not limited to: visible and near-infrared spectroscopy and imaging, adaptive optics, millimetric astronomy, data processing and astronomical simulations based on high performance computing. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the Center of Astro Engineering (AIUC, www.aiuc.puc.cl), an interdisciplinary initiative of the Faculties of Engineering and Physics, created to promote the development of astronomical technology in Chile, taking advantage of the presence of major international observatories in the country.

Candidates do not need to be fluent in Spanish at the time of application but should be willing to learn and teach in the language within two years. Fluency in English is a requirement.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to all aspects of academic life and public good of the institution. They must be highly motivated to continuously improve their teaching skills, have a genuine interest in getting involved with our graduate programs (specially the doctoral program) and be able to develop and maintain an active research agenda leading to high quality publications, securing research grants, generating and participating in interdisciplinary projects, leading scientific and industry-liaison initiatives, strengthening and creating national and international academic networks, etc. The successful candidates may also be expected to create new undergraduate and graduate courses and teach traditional courses in related areas.

The Chilean scientific community has access to world class astronomical facilities present in the country, 10% of the observing time of all telescopes installed in Chile is reserved to the Chilean community.

Postdoc on SO analysis at Princeton, Jan 20, 2023

The Department of Physics at Princeton seeks applicants for a postdoctoral research associate or more senior position to work on data analysis with the Simons Observatory (SO) project. SO is a cosmic microwave background survey experiment currently being built for observations from the Atacama Desert in Chile. The SO analysis group at Princeton, led by Jo Dunkley and Simone Aiola, shares responsibility for making and characterizing sky maps for scientific analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to developing and refining pipelines and methods for generating and characterizing the SO maps, as part of the broader SO data analysis efforts. Appointments are for one year, with the possibility for renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding for a total of three years.

Postdoc at SISSA, Dec 30, 2022

The Astrophysics & Cosmology Group (www.sissa.it/ap) of the International School for Advanced Studies of Trieste (SISSA, Italy) is looking for Post-Doc researchers in the area of Cosmic Microwave Background Polarization Anisotropies and Cross-Correlation with the Large Scale Structure (Euclid), for 2 years to start in 2023.

The program is supported by the Italian Space Agency through the ASI-LiteBIRD (cosmosnet.it) and Euclid research grants, targeting the B-mode of CMB anisotropies in polarization, as observed by the LiteBIRD satellite in combination with ground-based telescopes such as the Simons Observatory and CMB-Stage IV, and tracers of the LSS through the Euclid satellite. Applicants are expected

to possess a robust expertise concerning CMB data analysis, with a particular focus either on the study, characterization, simulation and removal of foreground emission and/or instrumental systematic effects, or cross-correlation of CMB observables with LSS tracers.

SISSA is committed to promoting equality and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, or national or ethnic origin. SISSA is an institute with exclusive focus on research and PhD education in Physics, Mathematics and Neurosciences, located in the beautiful seaside city of Trieste, in the North-Eastern tip of Italy, enjoying excellent quality of life and great outdoors. We have strong collaborative links with the Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe (IFPU, www.ifpu.it/), the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (www.ictp.it), the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF; Observatory of Trieste, www.oats.inaf.it/index.php/en/) and the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN; Trieste Section www.ts.infn.it/en/), as well as many other national and international institutions.

For further information please contact Carlo Baccigalupi and Nicoletta Krachmalnicoff ([email protected], [email protected]).

BICEP/Keck postdoc at the University of Minnesota, until filled

The researcher will work with Prof. Pryke on the BICEP/Keck experiements. These are state of the art Cosmic Microwave Background polarimeters located at the South Pole in Antarctica. Over the past decade these experiments have recorded large amounts of data. The analysis of this data through to publishable scientific results is an enormous effort, and a collaborative enterprise. The collaboration consists of UMN, Harvard, Caltech and Stanford.

Job Duties with percentages
The researcher’s duties will include the following:
15% Hardware and instrument development work in the lab at UMN or at collaborating institutions.
25% Deployment to South Pole in Antarctica to install, upgrade, integrate, comission and calibrate the BICEP/Keck experiments on site.
50% Developing and running the BICEP/Keck data analysis pipeline from raw data through to final science results. Internal documentation of this work and participation in regular meetings related to it, both in person and online.
10% Mentoring of undergraduates or graduate students on the above projects related to the UMN BICEP/Keck group.

Research Scientist in meta-material coatings at FNAL, until filled

The Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Chicago invites applications for the position of Research Scientist, working in Associate Professor Jeff McMahon’s lab. The primary responsibility for this position involves day-to-day management of the development and fabrication of a novel anti-reflection coating for Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) instruments in the metamaterial laboratory at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Duties will include developing and optimizing the process and workflow, ensuring the design, fabrication, and testing of these optics meet the requirements. The Research Scientist will participate directly in this operation through calculations, fabrication, measurements, and analysis, as well as support the PI with mentorship of researchers who will collaborate on the project.

The Research Scientist will also have opportunities to collaborate more broadly in Simons Observatory and other CMB projects. This work could involve instrument development, instrument testing, calibration, and data analysis. The Research Scientist is expected to give public presentations at conferences and help prepare grants and reports on their research.

Postdoctoral positions at Stanford/SLAC, until filled

Applications are invited for 1-2 postdoctoral positions at the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC) at Stanford University and the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory with a focus on Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) surveys. The positions are primarily intended to expand our work with the CMB experiments BICEP/Keck Array, the South Pole Telescope (SPT), Simons Observatory, and CMB-S4, but also to develop applications and methods in other areas of cosmology and physics.

We seek candidates with experience in instrumentation development, and/or data analysis and simulations in observational cosmology, particle astrophysics, or high-energy physics and expect them to work in one or more of the following areas:

1. Development of CMB-S4 instrumentation prototypes and software, especially in the area of superconducting transition-edge sensors and their SQUID-amplified readout.
2. Application of CMB detector and readout technology in new concepts for low-mass dark matter searches, THz photon sensing, and qubit-based sensors for physics.

Candidates with prior expertise in low temperature detectors and readout are particularly encouraged to apply.  Candidates interested in science analyses from current-generation CMB telescopes will have ample opportunities to engage with local expertise in related areas.

For further information regarding the positions, please contact Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed and Dr. Shawn Henderson. Additionally, several staff scientists and faculty are available to advise on this and related opportunities at KIPAC: Dr. Kimmy Wu, Dr. Noah Kurinsky, Professor Chao-Lin Kuo, and Professor Kent Irwin.

Postdoc at NIST, until filled

The Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) encourages applications for a Postdoctoral Associate/Research Associate! The Long-wavelength Project within the Quantum Sensors Group in the Quantum Electromagnetics Division on NIST’s Physical Measurement Laboratory seeks a researcher to join a multi-person team to develop microwave kinetic inductance detectors and other novel devices for applications at millimeter to far-infrared wavelengths.