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.
- Research associate/fellow in CMB instrumentation at Manchester (SO: UK), Nov 4, 2024
- Research associate in CMB data analysis at Manchester (SO: UK), Nov 4, 2024
- Postdoc in cosmological survey science and machine learning at Caltech, Nov 15, 2024
- Research engineer/postdoctoral position in cryogenic instrumentation at CEA Paris-Saclay, Nov 18, 2024, until filled
- Asst Professor in experimental cosmology at U Chicago, Dec 1, 2024
- Faculty Position in Physics at SMU, Dec 1, 2024
- TCCAP Postdoctoral Fellowship for analysis of early Simons Observatory and other data, Dec 1, 2024
- PhD student position in observational cosmology at the University of Iceland, Dec 2, 2024
- Postdoctoral researcher position in observational cosmology at the University of Iceland, Dec 2, 2024
- Postdoc in Experimental Cosmology at Boston University, Dec 15, 2024
- Asst Professor of Astronomy at the University of Virginia, Dec 15, 2024
- Postdoc in cosmological data analysis at the University of Pennsylvania, Dec 15, 2024
- Postdoc in cosmology at ITA (one or two positions), Jan 3, 2025
- Two postdocs on the Simons Observatory at UC Berkeley, until filled
- Instrumentation Lab Specialist at UVA, until filled
Research associate/fellow in CMB instrumentation at Manchester (SO: UK), Nov 4, 2024
The Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics seeks to appoint either a Research Associate or a Research Fellow, depending on experience, to work on Instrumentation for the Simons Observatory: UK (SO:UK) project. Simons Observatory (SO) is a next-generation CMB observatory, comprised of a single large aperture telescope (LAT) and multiple small aperture telescopes (SATs). Several SO telescopes are now operational in the Atacama Desert in Chile, with others to be added over the coming 2—3 years. SO:UK is a major UK contribution to SO, delivering two of the SO SATs and a large Data Management effort. The Manchester team is responsible for the first SO:UK SAT.
The successful candidate will work with Prof. Michael Brown, Prof. Lucio Piccirillo and the wider SO:UK team. They will work on the assembly, integration and testing of the first SO:UK SAT at Jodrell Bank Observatory. For appointment as a Research Fellow, they will, additionally, play a key role in coordinating the preparation of the SO:UK site infrastructure. They will join the SO:UK deployment team, travelling to Chile to deploy and commission the receiver. Deployment and commissioning is currently scheduled to be complete before the end of 2026. During subsequent operations, they will work to ensure smooth running of the SO:UK telescopes and will contribute to the SO SATs data analysis effort.
Research associate in CMB data analysis at Manchester (SO: UK), Nov 4, 2024
The Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics seeks to appoint one or more Post-Doctoral Research Associates to work on data processing and science analysis for Simons Observatory (SO). SO is a next-generation CMB observatory, comprised of a single large aperture telescope (LAT) and multiple small aperture telescopes (SATs). Several SO telescopes are now operational in the Atacama Desert in Chile, with others to be added over the coming 2—3 years. SO:UK is a major UK contribution to SO, delivering two of the SO SATs and a significant contribution to the SO Data Management. In addition to building the first SO:UK SAT, Manchester hosts the SO:UK data centre, a major hub for SO data processing and analysis.
The successful candidate(s) with work with Prof. Michael Brown, Prof. Richard Battye, Prof. Jens Chluba and the wider Manchester SO data centre and analysis teams on developing analysis techniques aimed at maximising the scientific outcomes of SO. The Manchester team has specific interests in primordial B-mode polarisation analysis using the SO SAT data, and Sunyaev-Zel’dovich analyses with the SO LAT. We invite applications from candidates whose interests align with any of these areas. The successful candidate(s) will work in one or both areas depending on their specific expertise and interests.
Postdoc in cosmological survey science and machine learning at Caltech, Nov 15, 2024
The Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology seeks recent PhD scientists for a postdoctoral position in cosmological survey science and machine learning in Professor Kimmy Wu’s group. Candidates should have or expect to receive a Ph.D. in astrophysics or physics prior to starting their appointment. Experience in joint analysis of cosmic microwave background (CMB) data with other surveys (e.g. photometric, spectroscopic, line intensity mapping) and/or machine learning in the context of survey science/field-level inference will be an asset. Candidates with strong background in optical/LIM surveys or machine learning and an interest in their synergy with CMB observations are encouraged to apply.
The Institut de Recherche sur les Lois Fondamentales de l’Univers (IRFU) at CEA Paris-Saclay is opening a 2+1 year research engineer / postdoctoral position in cryogenic instrumentation. Feel free to contact Xavier de la Broïse ([email protected]) with questions.
Asst Professor in experimental cosmology at U Chicago, Dec 1, 2024
The University of Chicago invites applications at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of experimental cosmology. Appointments may be made in either the Department of Physics or the Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, or jointly between Physics and Astronomy & Astrophysics as well as the Enrico Fermi Institute.
Department and Institute members play leading roles in a wide range of research projects in cosmology and related fields, including the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), the Magellan Telescopes, Dark Energy Survey (DES), Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), DESI and other spectroscopic surveys, South Pole Telescope (SPT), Simons Observatory (SO), CMB-S4, and many others, as described on the Institute and Department websites (https://efi.uchicago.edu/, https://physics.uchicago.edu, and https://astrophysics.uchicago.edu/). Faculty in these units at The University of Chicago are also involved in the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), and Argonne National Laboratory.
Faculty position in Physics at SMU, Dec 1, 2024
The Department of Physics at Southern Methodist University (SMU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in theoretical physics or experimental physics. We seek candidates in areas that enhance and expand on the current research strengths of the department in particle physics, nuclear physics, cosmology, and astrophysics.
TCCAP Postdoctoral Fellowship for analysis of early Simons Observatory and other data, Dec 1, 2024
PhD student position in observational cosmology at the University of Iceland, Dec 2, 2024
The PhD student will join the CMBeam project team (http://cmbeam.com/) and the thesis work can have components from a combination of data analysis and various instrumentation efforts. The research will likely be conducted in the context of existing CMB experiments that group members are participating in, including but not limited to the Simons Observatory, the Taurus balloon-borne experiment, SPIDER2, and LiteBIRD.
For any questions regarding the position, please contact Jon Gudmundsson ([email protected]).
Postdoc in experimental cosmology at Boston University, Dec 15, 2024
The Boston University Department of Physics invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in the experimental cosmology group working with Prof. Kirit Karkare.
The BU experimental cosmology group focuses on testing fundamental physics and early-universe astrophysics using observations of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) and high-redshift galaxies with millimeter-wave line intensity mapping (LIM). We are particularly interested in advancing mm-wave LIM as a cosmological probe and constraining inflation with degree-scale CMB polarization. Our work takes place in the BICEP, CMB-S4, SPT-SLIM/SPT-3G+, and SuperSpec collaborations.
We seek candidates interested in any of the following areas:
- Design, testing, and operation of mm-wave telescopes and detectors, including R&D on superconducting spectrometers for LIM.
- Analysis of CMB/LIM data, including constraining instrumental systematics and foreground/signal separation.
- Developing the science case, instrument concept, and analysis techniques for future LIM experiments.
Previous experience in mm-wave instrumentation or CMB/LIM data analysis is desirable but not required. In addition to our experimental collaborations, successful candidates will also have the opportunity to interact with the growing BU cosmology community (https://sites.bu.edu/cosmology/).
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a related subject prior to starting the appointment. Applicants should send a CV with publication list, cover letter (2 pages max), statement of research experience and future plans (3 pages max), and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to [email protected] by December 15, 2024. We expect to fill this position no later than Fall 2025.
Asst Professor of Astronomy at the University of Virginia, Dec 15, 2024
The Department of Astronomy at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in cosmology with an emphasis on research areas related to cosmic microwave background (CMB) studies. This position is expected to begin in August 2025. The Department’s current CMB research activities are focused on developing instrumentation; we are looking to expand the scope of this research area to include theory, observation, and data analysis activities. The Department is particularly interested in candidates whose future research plans might leverage the University of Virginia’s membership in Simons Observatory, which is a new CMB experiment in the Atacama Desert in Chile. The review of applications is expected to begin on December 15th, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
The successful candidate will join a diverse department with expertise in experimental, theoretical, and observational astronomy, astrophysics, and astrochemistry. The Department is a partner in the new NSF-Simons AI Institute for Cosmic Origins (CosmicAI) and runs the Galaxy Evolution and Cosmology Initiative (GECO), the Virginia Institute for Theoretical Astronomy (VITA), the Virginia Initiative on Cosmic Origins (VICO), and the Virginia Astronomical Instrumentation Laboratory (VAIL). The Department also has strong research ties with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and the North American ALMA Science Center, which are located on the grounds of the University of Virginia, and the NRAO Central Development Laboratory, which is located nearby in Charlottesville, VA. The Department is also a partner in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and has guaranteed access to the 2 x 8.4-m Large Binocular Telescope, the 6.5-m MMT, the two 6.5-m Magellan telescopes, and the Astrophysical Research Consortium telescopes at Apache Point Observatory.
Postdoc in cosmological data analysis at the University of Pennsylvania, Dec 15, 2024
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in cosmological data analysis. The postdoctoral researcher will play a major role in the analysis of CMB data from the Simons Observatory with focus on simulations, data delivery and science-readiness. The researcher will work closely with Prof. Mathew Madhavacheril and other members of the Simons Observatory 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, and galaxy surveys like DES and LSST.
Postdoc in cosmology at ITA (one or two positions), Jan 3, 2025
The successful candidates will join the CMB&CO group at ITA. The candidates will be able to participate in the larger Cosmoglobe project, including analysis on archival data such as Planck, WMAP, and DIRBE, as well as ongoing projects (COMAP and PASIPHAE) and future projects, including the LiteBIRD satellite mission. In addition to the group at ITA, the candidates will participate in research in an international context, representing Origins, Cosmoglobe and UiO at meetings and conferences.
Two postdocs on the Simons Observatory at UC Berkeley, until filled
Two postdoctoral positions are available at the U.C. Berkeley Physics Department for research on Simons Observatory for a range of activities including instrument development and data analysis. Please contact Adrian Lee [email protected].
Instrumentation Lab Specialist at UVA, until filled
The Department of Astronomy at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for a Lab Specialist Intermediate with advanced training and background in astrophysics instrumentation.
Among their primary responsibilities, the technician is expected to backfill some of the duties of present department staff who have temporarily taken on an increased workload due to ongoing renovations of the facilities at Fan Mountain Observatory.
The successful applicant will therefore actively participate in some or all of the following research activities carried out by the faculty of the UVa Department of Astronomy:
- assist in the development of radio, microwave, and infrared instrumentation for astronomical observatories, including Simons Observatory (Chile), Green Bank Observatory (West Virginia), Apache Point Observatory (New Mexico), and Fan Mountain Observatory (Virginia)
- analyze data from this instrumentation
- be available and physically able to work periodically on-site at these observatories (note that the Simons Observatory is located in the high Atacama Desert in Northern Chile at an altitude of 17,000 feet)
- develop and analyze data from microwave spectrometers used for the search for axions
- develop polymer ceramic composite materials for cryogenically cooled refractive optics
- test varieties of kinetic inductance detectors in the laboratory
- build new readout systems based on field-programmable data arrays.
The Laboratory Specialist Intermediate will report to Bradley Johnson, Associate Professor of Astronomy.