Assistant Research Professor- Theoretical Particle and Astroparticle Physics

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Assistant ResearchProfessorwith exceptionalresearchpotential to start in the fall of 2025. Research will be related to direct probes of physics beyond the Standard Model, using analytical and computational approaches. In particular, the assistant research professor will work to bridge the gap between particle theory and computational materials science with the goal of developing novel dark matter detection techniques. Ideal candidates will have experience in BSM phenomenology as well as computational materials modeling. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Development of novel direct detection methods

• Sub-GeV dark matter searches

• Materials modeling/electronic structure calculations

• BSM phenomenology

• Machine Learning/Deep Learning techniques

The successful applicant will join Dr. Carlos Blanco's research group with significant academic freedom to pursue independent research directions. They will work closely with students and postdocs in the physics and astronomy departments, and will have access to the resources and expertise of the Materials Research Institute (MRI) and the Institute of Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS).

Additional information:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, publication list, research statement, and three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be sent by letter writers directly to Dr. Carlos Blanco at carlosblanco@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. This is a non-tenure,term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of refunding. A Ph.D. in physics by date of appointment is required.

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