"Postdoctoral Research Associate of Physics and Astronomy- Astrophysics"

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate of Physics and Astronomy- Astrophysics

Location:

University of Oklahoma, Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy

Department:

Physics and Astronomy

Position Type:

Faculty

Qualifications:

Applicants should have completed requirements for a relevant PhD before the start date. Each full-time position is for up to 3 years (1-year initial appointment + 2-year renewal with satisfactory performance). The start date for the appointment is flexible (starting as early as 2026 April), so please indicate a potential start date in your application.

Application Instructions:

Applications should include: (1) a cover letter (optional, max 2 pages), (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a brief research plan (max 3 pages) describing past work and future interests, and (4) having 3 reference letters sent by the application deadline. All materials must be uploaded via the application system at https://apply.interfolio.com/176646
Applications received by 2026 January 10 will receive full consideration. The positions will remain open until filled.
You will submit your application via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/176646
Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair:
Professor Sean Matt
Subject: Inquiry about postdoc in your group
Email: sean@ou.edu

Description:

The Astrophysics group at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for up to two postdoctoral research positions to work on studies of Sun-like and low-mass stars, within the research group led by Professor Sean Matt. Our research team is dynamic and collaborative and currently includes one postdoc, five PhD students, and several undergraduate research students. The overarching goal of our research is to develop a theoretical understanding of rotation, magnetic activity, and mass loss of solar-like and low-mass stars, including interactions with their environments (e.g., planets, accretion disks), from the pre-main-sequence phase to the end of the main sequence. We encourage applications from all who have interests, skills, or experience in any of these areas and who will collaborate with the team.
There is ample funding for computing resources and travel, and there will also be the opportunity to gain experience in mentoring, outreach, and other departmental activities.
Start date: flexible, starting as soon as 2026 April.
Term Length: initial 1-year, renewable up to 2 more years (3 years total)
There are 2 positions for postdoctoral research associates open.