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Assistant Scientist in Experimental Astrophysics (GSE) (70018)

Employer
University of Florida
Location
Florida, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 4, 2021


The Department of Physics at the University of Florida (UF) seeks a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Scientist in Experimental Astrophysics, beginning March 2021. The position is time-limited and it is supported by project grants and is initially for a one-year period, expected to be renewed on a year-to-year basis, for a several year period, contingent on funding and performance. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.

The selected candidate is expected to take a leading role in the design, development and assembly of the ground support equipment for verifying the dimensional stability of the LISA telescopes. This specifically includes the design and verification of the telescope test structure as well as the optical design of the interferometric sensing system. This campaign is an integral part of NASAs technology development program to reach technical readiness level (TRL) 6 in 2024. The Assistant Scientist will join a group of three faculty members, a mechanical engineer, a postdoc and several graduate students, all working on the LISA telescope at the University of Florida. Our group works in close collaboration with the LISA project office at Goddard Space Flight Center which also funds the telescope work.

The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) is a NASA-supported ESA-led space-based gravitational wave observatory aimed at detecting mergers between massive black holes and other gravitational wave sources which emit in the 100uHz to 100mHz frequency range. The European part of the scientific payload is the responsibility of the LISA consortium while NASA will provide the telescope, the laser system and the charge management system. As the payload is highly integrated, collaborating with the LISA consortium will be essential for the space mission and supporting this collaboration is expected from the selected candidate.

* H old a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in experimental astrophysics o r physics at the time of appointment

* Has extensive relevant research experience in ultra-high resolution laser interferometry in the LISA band,

* Has a profound understanding and experience in optimizing the optical design of telescope test structures used for interferometric telescope tests,

* Is proficient in OptoCad, Zemax, and Finessse; three optical simulation tools used by our group to optimize the TTS,

* Understands the LISA interferometric measurement system and its challenges.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/83847 and must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae with publication list, (3) a research statement, and (4) three confidential letters of recommendation sent on their behalf to their Interfolio submission packet. Questions should be directed to the search chair , Prof. Guido Mueller, at gum1@ufl.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 18, 2021, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

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