Postdoctoral Appointee in Physics

Argonne National Laboratory

Cosmological Physics and Advanced Computing (CPAC) Group
High Energy Physics Division, Argonne National Laboratory

Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions in the Cosmological Physics and Advanced Computing (CPAC) Group within Argonne National Laboratory’s High Energy Physics (HEP) Division.

Research Scope

Cosmological research in CPAC spans theory, modeling, observations, and experiments, with a focus on:

  • Dark energy and dark matter

  • Primordial fluctuations and inflation

  • Neutrinos

  • Large-scale structure and cosmological simulations

Theory and Modeling

  • Multi-wavelength survey science

  • Galaxy–halo connection

  • Cluster cosmology

  • Large-scale cosmological simulations

Data Analysis

  • CMB power spectra and CMB lensing

  • Galaxy clustering and redshift-space distortions

  • Weak and strong gravitational lensing

  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) applications

Observational Programs

  • Optical surveys: DES, DESI, Roman, Rubin Observatory/LSST, DESC, SPHEREx

  • CMB experiments: SPT

  • Cross-correlations between optical and CMB surveys

Available Focus Areas

Applicants with experience in any of the above areas will be considered. Current openings include:

  • AI/ML applications to cosmological modeling and survey analysis

  • Weak gravitational lensing analysis with Rubin LSST data (in collaboration with Matthew R. Becker)

Collaborative Environment

The cosmology effort at Argonne includes researchers from:

  • CPAC Group

  • Computational Science Division

  • HEP Detector Group

The group comprises staff scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate and undergraduate students. Postdoctoral researchers benefit from:

  • Close collaboration with applied mathematicians, computer scientists, statisticians, and materials scientists

  • Access to state-of-the-art microfabrication facilities

  • Use of world-leading supercomputing resources

  • Strong ties with Fermilab, University of Chicago, and Northwestern University

More information about CPAC is available at:
https://cpac.hep.anl.gov

Position Requirements

  • PhD completed (or near completion) within the last 0–5 years

  • Strong research background in relevant areas of cosmology

  • Commitment to Argonne’s core values: impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

  1. Curriculum Vitae

  2. Brief statement of research interests

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide three letters of reference.

Non-email correspondence may be sent to:
Katrin Heitmann
HEP Division, Argonne National Laboratory
9700 South Cass Avenue, Building 360
Argonne, IL 60439, USA

Appointment Details

  • Job Family: Postdoctoral

  • Job Profile: Postdoctoral Appointee

  • Worker Type: Long-Term (Fixed Term)

  • Time Type: Full-time

Salary

Expected hiring range: $70,758 – $117,925
Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, responsibilities, internal equity, and market conditions. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Equal Opportunity and Employment Conditions

Argonne National Laboratory is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. Employment is contingent upon:

  • Background checks conducted on an individualized basis

  • Disclosure and review of any Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities (per DOE Order 486.1A)

  • Possible government access authorization requirements

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

About Argonne National Laboratory

At Argonne, scientists and engineers conduct world-class research in clean energy, environment, technology, and national security. We translate fundamental science into real-world impact to help shape a better future.

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  • Argonne Careers

  • Argonne Science & Technology

For application support or accommodations:
careers@anl.gov | +1 630-252-2336

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