Post-Doc Research Associate
About The Position
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development. Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country. UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill invites applications for postdoctoral associates to conduct research in theoretical and computational astrophysics with Prof. Carl Rodriguez. The successful candidate will work in any of the following areas: gravitational-wave/compact-object astrophysics stellar and galactic dynamics binary stellar evolution near-field cosmology/stellar streams. Candidates with experience in theoretical or computational astrophysics and an interest (though not necessarily experience) in any of the aforementioned areas are encouraged to apply. The position is expected to last three years, with an initial appointment for one year followed by renewal for two years upon satisfactory progress. The position comes with a competitive salary, health benefits, and relocation expenses. Additional funds are available for computational equipment and travel.
Requirements
- PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or related field
- Experience in any of the above areas (gravitational-wave or compact-object astrophysics, stellar and galactic dynamics, binary stellar evolution, or near-field cosmology/stellar streams), or interest in the above areas coupled with experience in a related area.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with mentoring students, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels considered a plus.
- Experience with high-performance computing, C/C++, and pre-existing codes for stellar dynamics (e.g. NBODY6, PeTar), stellar evolution (e.g. MESA), or population synthesis (e.g. COSMIC, COMPASS) are also considered a plus.
Benefits
- comprehensive medical and vision coverage
- paid leave
- benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance
- competitive salary
- health benefits
- relocation expenses
- Additional funds are available for computational equipment and travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
