Postdoctoral Fellow in Astrophysics
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Join the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics as a postdoctoral fellow focused on the General Antiparticle Spectrometer (GAPS) Antarctic balloon program. Contribute to groundbreaking research in cosmic rays and dark matter detection.
The University of Toronto is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to assist Prof. Field Rogers with GAPS. This role emphasizes developing scintillating fiber sensor systems and mentoring research students. Additional projects may include data analysis from GAPS flight-1 or collaborations with other groups.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop scintillating fiber sensor systems for GAPS
- Mentor research students in instrumentation projects
- Analyze GAPS flight-1 data and related science
- Support collaboration with other UofT research teams
- Engage in cosmic-ray instrumentation and analysis
Requirements:
- Expertise in scientific instrumentation, particularly nuclear sensors
- Experience in collaborative research environments
- Strong scientific communication skills
- Familiarity with cryogenic systems or data analysis is a plus
- Ability to work flexible hours based on research needs
Bring your skills in scientific instrumentation and cosmic-ray research to the vibrant community at the University of Toronto.