Louisiana State University Physics & Astronomy

Postdoctoral Researcher/Senior Postdoctoral Researcher OR Research Associate 5
Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO)

Louisiana State University is looking for a scientist beginning in fall 2008 to participate in data analysis, instrument development and commissioning at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) in Livingston, Louisiana. An appointment may be made at the Postdoctoral Researcher (Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a related field required), Research Associate 5 (Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a related field plus 1 year experience required), or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a related field plus 3 years experience required) level. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LIGO detectors measure extremely small changes in length along its two 4 km arms using state-of-the-art waves from distant high-energy astrophysical events including coalescing compact objects and supernovae. LIGO research is carried out by the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, a large and international group of scientists. LSU’s gravity research group includes a large group of theoretical and experimental faculty (Joseph Giaime, Gabriela González, Bill Hamilton, Warren Johnson, Luis Lehner, Jorge Pullin, Ed Seidel), and a number of postdocs and students; the group has 30+ years of experience in the field, beginning with LSU’s “ALLEGRO” cryogenic bar detector. In the experimental group, we are active in data analysis, diagnostics and calibration of the present LIGO detectors, and in the development of next-generation technology for advanced detectors. Since our campus is only 42 km from LIGO, we also play an important role in the day-to-day detector commissioning and characterization. Desirable experience includes precision measurement techniques; control systems; laser interferometry; and/or data analysis including statistical techniques and software development. Professor Gabriela González, Louisiana State University, Department of Physics and Astronomy, 202 Nicholson Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Application deadline is January 15, 2008 or until a candidate is selected. Please send a full CV and contact information for three references to:

Professor Gabriela Gonzalez
Louisiana State University
Department of Physics and Astronomy
202 Nicholson Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

For more information, please contact Professor Gonzalez at:

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Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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