Rsch Pro 5-Astrphys/Cosmology (Coughlin)

Job description:

• 50%: Lead and conduct research in the development and application of algorithms for gravitational-wave data analysis, including searches for a stochastic gravitational-wave background with LIGO and technology development for future interferometer generations
• 20%: Write and contribute to research grant proposals and funding applications as PI or co-PI
• 20%: Supervise and mentor graduate students, technicians, and undergraduates participating in research
• 5%: Communicate and coordinate with collaborators and other personnel involved in the research, including those from non-computing disciplines
• 5%: Conduct independent research in a related discipline of interest including review of manuscripts and/or literature
• Other duties of a similar scope as assigned

Required Qualifications:
PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics. 1 or more years of research experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated skills (or ability to learn quickly) in any of the following: programming (especially Python), data science, machine learning, and statistics.
Previous experience analyzing gravitational-wave or other large astronomical data sets.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong collaboration skills.
Strong desire to learn new computing platforms.

School of Physics and Astronomy: https://cse.umn.edu/physics

Pay Range: $72,435.33 to $89,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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This position will remain open until filled.

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