"CCAPP Post Doctoral Scholar"

Post Doctoral Scholar will carry out a vigorous program of independent research, write papers for refereed publication, travel to conferences and other venues to present the results, and interact with other researchers to develop new directions that will aid the OSU Center for Cosmology and AstroParticle Physics (CCAPP, https://ccapp.osu.edu).

CCAPP Fellow appointments will be for three-year terms. In addition to competitive salaries (approximately $66,000 annual), these positions come with $10k/year research budgets and $3k relocation funds. Applicants will also be considered for other post doctoral positions.

Applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled but applying before December 1, 2025 is strongly preferred.

Applications should include a cover letter (optional), curriculum vitae, list of publications (can be included in the CV), and a brief description of past and proposed research. It is strongly preferred that these be provided as one document and in that order. It is recommended to skip Autofill with Resume and choose Apply Manually. It is fine to answer only the required questions. Under My Experience, there is a place to upload your documents.

Finalists for this position will be asked to furnish at least three letters of recommendation upon request.

Inquiries may be directed to John Beacom at beacom.7@osu.edu.

Minimum Education Required

Doctorate (Academic) with a Major in physics or astronomy by the time of appointment.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have demonstrated records of accomplishments in cosmology, astroparticle physics, astrophysics, or closely related fields.

The Departments of Physics and Astronomy, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seek Post Doctoral Scholars to join our team in the OSU Center for Cosmology and AstroParticle Physics (CCAPP). The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.