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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State has an immediate opening for a Research Technologist - Physical Sciences, Professional to work in the High Energy Astrophysics Detector and Instrumentation (HEADI) Lab. In the HEADI Lab we design, build, and test high energy detectors for future space observatories; we design, build and launch CubeSat orbital missions such as the BlackCAT CubeSat that is planned for a 2025 launch, and we utilize existing observatories to study astrophysical phenomena including gamma ray bursts, active galactic nuclei, and X-ray/gamma-ray binaries. We are currently seeking to hire a person to help with lab maintenance, building/testing the BlackCAT payload, and developing and maintaining test stands for our novel X-ray detectors. The person hired into this position will be expected to effectively utilize instrumentation-heavy lab spaces (e.g. spaces including clean rooms, vacuum systems, electronics lab bench, cryogenic cooling systems, etc.), and assist in hardware development and testing.

The duties of the research technologist include: Assist with build-up of orbital payloads Building and troubleshooting electronic cables and boards Maintenance of vacuum and cooling systems Performing experiments required to test X-ray detectors Data collection using standard scientific practices Presenting results in written reports and orally General upkeep of the lab including reordering consumables, maintaining the chemical inventory, ensuring safe lab practices, and ensuring that the lab is kept in a clean state

Required experience Working in a lab environment Running experiments while taking detailed notes General tool usage

Desirable experience Knowledge of CAD programs such as Solidworks Experience with vacuum systems and cryogenic systems Soldering and general electronics experience Working on high energy instrumentation Coding experience, particularly in Python

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Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, a resume or CV, and names and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Research Technologist positions require a Bachelor's degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This is a term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of renewal.

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The salary range for this position, includi g all possible grades is: $34,800.00 - $50,500.00

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