"Postdoctoral Scholar for Astrophysics"

Postdoctoral Scholar for Astrophysics

Department: CAS Physics

Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins: November 14, 2025 (updated); position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include in your application:

• Cover letter
• CV which includes a list of publications and statement of research
• 3 professional references

Department Summary:

The Department of Physics is an instructional and research department within the College of Arts and Sciences that supports significant research activities in a wide range of fields in the Physics discipline. The department includes approximately 35 teaching faculty in addition to emeritus faculty, research staff, graduate students, and professional/administrative staff. The department enrolls approximately 2,000 students per term, with approximately 200 undergraduate Physics majors and 100 graduate students.

Position Summary:

The Postdoctoral Scholar candidate will work with Prof. Yvette Cendes in the field of time-domain astrophysics, including electromagnetic studies of tidal disruption events (TDEs), supernovae, gravitational wave sources, magnetic activity in exoplanets, and machine learning classification. The candidate will lead and participate in observations and data analysis of these sources in all areas of the electromagnetic spectrum, with the opportunity to pursue independent ideas within these broad themes. This position will attend seminars and conferences to give presentations on their research. Additionally, this position will assist with grants, paper writing, and submissions; and provide training and supervision to student employees.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or equivalent, by the date of appointment.

Professional Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt well to changes.
• Ability to assess situation independently and determine what steps are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in radio data analysis, optical/IR spectroscopy, space-based imaging analysis (optical/X-rays), and other time-domain science.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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