The University of Minnesota School of Physics and Astronomy has an opening for a research associate to work on the Keck-Array a cosmic microwave background polarization experiment located at the South Pole. Keck-Array experiments have the best-published results to date on E-modes and the best limits on B-modes. Keck Array promises further substantial increase in sensitivity and the possibility of detecting the long-sought B-modes from inflation.

Keck-Array is the latest generation in an ongoing program of CMB polarization experiments at the South Pole including DASI, QUaD, BICEP1 and BICEP2.

The successful candidate will work on all aspects of the experiment including instrument design and characterization, observation planning, and data analysis through to science results. Work may also involve conceptual design, simulations and planning for next generation experiments. The position will be based in Minneapolis but will require deployment to the South Pole and visits to collaborating institutions (Harvard, CalTech, Stanford).

Part of the job responsibilities involve deployment to the South Pole. Due to the job site, good physical health is required. The applicant must be able to pass the physical qualifying exam mandated by the USAP.

Requirements:
A Ph.D. in physics or a related field is required.

Preferred Requirements:
A Ph.D. in physics or related field is required. Experience in CMB work is a plus, but candidates will also be considered with backgrounds in high-energy physics, dark matter detection, etc. The Postdoctoral Research Associate must have excellent analytical, computer programming and hardware skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, excellent organizational, presentation and writing skills, and demonstrated self-motivation and creativity.

Please apply online via the Employment System at
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=94959 applications only will be accepted. Provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names and complete contact information for three references, and a research experience statement (attach as Additional Document 1).

Additionally, have three letters of reference sent to:
Julie Murphy
Research Associate Search Committee
University of Minnesota
School of Physics and Astronomy
148 Tate Laboratory of Physics
116 Church Street SE
Minneapolis MN 55455

jjmurphy@physics.umn.edu

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