University of Florida Hiring for Post Doctoral Associate in astrophysical formation of compact objects at Florida, United States Full Time

Post Doctoral Associate in astrophysical formation of compact
objects

Job No: 524852
Work Type:
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL), Alachua
Categories: RealCat
Department: 16360100 – LS-PHYSICS-GENERAL

Job Description

Classification Title:

Post Doctoral Associate

Job Description:

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position at the
University of Florida to work with Prof. Jeff Andrews on modeling
the astrophysical formation of compact objects. The successful
candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of
projects related to the astrophysical modeling of compact objects,
ranging from astrometric detection with Gaia to details of how
high-mass binary stars evolve into gravitational wave sources to
r-process nucleosynthesis.

The Department of Astronomy and the theoretical astrophysics group
within the Department of Physics are rapidly growing, affording
ample opportunity to interact with leading experts on gravitational
waves and related topics. The successful candidate will have access
to significant computational resources via the state-of-the-art
HiPerGator 3.0 high-performance computing cluster (https://www.rc.ufl.edu/services/hipergator/)
and be encouraged to build collaborations within Dr. Andrews’s
group and with other members of the department, as well as with our
colleagues around the world.

The Department of Physics particularly welcomes applicants who can
contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment through their
scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. Please
see https://diversity.clas.ufl.edu/diversity-statement/
for more information about diversity and inclusion in the College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The university and greater
Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events,
restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social
opportunities.
The expected starting date is September 1, 2023, but this is
flexible. This position will be initially awarded for two years
with the possibility of renewal for a third year contingent upon
performance and conduct and availability of funds.

Expected Salary:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits
package.

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates should have experience in at least one of the following:
stellar and/or binary evolution, statistics, and machine
learning

Special Instructions to Applicants:

A complete application includes (1) a cover letter, (2) a complete
curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications, (3)
research statement summarizing the applicant’s ongoing research
directions and future interests, and (4) a list of the names and
contact information at least three references. After initial
review, letters of recommendation will be requested from the
references for selected applicants.

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 13, 2023, and the
position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications
will be reviewed at this time.

Applications received after this date may be considered at the
discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment
screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference
checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official
transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will
not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to
Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution
outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional
credentialing service provider approved by the National Association
of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at
http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution
dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and
staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine
Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to
apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida
Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

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To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/524852/post-doctoral-associate-in-astrophysical-formation-of-compact-objects

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