University of Minnesota
Research Professional 1- Multi-messenger Astronomy (Coughlin)
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
About the Job
The Coughlin group in Minnesota is a leading group in multi-messenger astronomy. The research would focus on searches for gravitational waves with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), as well as optical counterparts with the Zwicky Transient Facility, a time-domain optical survey to study the transient night sky photometrically. Transient and variable optical sources are studied by utilizing high-cadence, ground-based cameras to point at objects identified by large scale time-domain surveys. This method has been used to study multi-messenger sources such as the optical counterparts of binary neutron-star mergers and white dwarf binaries. The post-baccalaureate researcher will participate in the study of these and other objects and also participate in the development of software to analyze current and forthcoming data.Job Duties
Develop or modify existing computer programs to analyze data (60%)Prepare and create research plots and presentations (poster and/or oral talk) (20%)Participate in the preparation of research papers (20%)Other duties of a similar scope as assigned.Qualifications
Required:
Employee must hold a B.A./B.S. in Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field or a combination of education and work experience to equal four years.Preferred:
Some knowledge of Python or (an)other programming language(s), including Javascript.About the Department
See more information about the School of Physics and Astronomy:
https://cse.umn.edu/physicsHow To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume and list of references with contact information.Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail
employ@umn.edu
or call (612) 624-8647.
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The Coughlin group in Minnesota is a leading group in multi-messenger astronomy. The research would focus on searches for gravitational waves with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), as well as optical counterparts with the Zwicky Transient Facility, a time-domain optical survey to study the transient night sky photometrically. Transient and variable optical sources are studied by utilizing high-cadence, ground-based cameras to point at objects identified by large scale time-domain surveys. This method has been used to study multi-messenger sources such as the optical counterparts of binary neutron-star mergers and white dwarf binaries. The post-baccalaureate researcher will participate in the study of these and other objects and also participate in the development of software to analyze current and forthcoming data.Job Duties
Develop or modify existing computer programs to analyze data (60%)Prepare and create research plots and presentations (poster and/or oral talk) (20%)Participate in the preparation of research papers (20%)Other duties of a similar scope as assigned.Qualifications
Required:
Employee must hold a B.A./B.S. in Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field or a combination of education and work experience to equal four years.Preferred:
Some knowledge of Python or (an)other programming language(s), including Javascript.About the Department
See more information about the School of Physics and Astronomy:
https://cse.umn.edu/physicsHow To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume and list of references with contact information.Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail
employ@umn.edu
or call (612) 624-8647.
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