Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dark Matter Detection Technologies

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join its dark matter group. The successful candidate will contribute to the LZ experiment, a leading liquid xenon time projection chamber with sensitivity to dark matter candidates and neutrinoless double-beta decay. Responsibilities include analyzing LZ data, improving simulation models, developing machine learning methods for background rejection, and leading the development of a testbed for advanced dark matter detection technologies. The role involves close collaboration with the PI and technical staff to design, build, and operate cryogenic particle detectors, evaluate photosensor performance, and calibrate detector response.