CareerPlan

Department of Physics - Postdoctoral Scholar - LIGO

Penn State University ParkFull-time2024-12-02 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Leading projects in real-time gravitational wave detection and parameter inference of neutron stars and black holes to support multimessenger astrophysics.

Role type

Postdoctoral Scholar (Physics/Astrophysics)

Builds

Production of the CBC catalog and new methods for LIGO discoveries

Domain

Astrophysics / Gravitational Wave Astronomy

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Signal processing, Bayesian statistics, Machine learning, Software engineering, Scientific leadership

Preferred skills

Mentoring students, Collaborative work

Technologies

LIGO infrastructure

Responsibilities

Lead projects in real-time gravitational wave detection, Perform parameter inference of neutron stars and black holes, Develop new methods for LIGO discoveries, Develop infrastructure to support the CBC catalog production

Seniority

Postdoctoral Scholar