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TTU Post Doctoral Research Associate - Physics
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Position Number: 5779424
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Science - Physics

TTU Post Doctoral Research Associate - Physics
Lubbock
39188BR
Physics

Position Description
Performs specialized Post Doctoral work in the planning, conducting and/or supervision of original research. Responsible for participating in a research project associated with PhD studies and the interpretation of the results of publication. Work is performed under supervision of graduate faculty members with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.

Major/Essential Functions
Texas Tech Department of Physics & Astronomy invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in gravitational wave astrophysics. The successful applicant will work with Professor Nihan Pol on projects related to pulsar timing arrays. The postdoctoral scholar will have the opportunity to work on developing new methods to detect gravitational waves with pulsar timing data, as well as play a substantial role in searching upcoming cutting-edge pulsar timing array datasets for gravitational wave signals. The scholar will also have the opportunity to mentor students in the group.

Required Qualifications
PhD in area of project specialization. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to plan and allocate the workload of employees, providing direct training and supervision as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
Expertise with gravitational wave data analysis in any frequency band is desired, but not required.

Minimum Hire Rate

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.