Postdoctoral Associate Astrophysics
About The Position
The Department of Physics at the University of Florida invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct research on topics related to supermassive black hole astrophysics under the mentorship of Prof. Laura Blecha. Preference will be given to candidates with experience and/or interest in modeling gravitational-wave or multi-messenger source populations, the cosmological evolution of black holes and galaxies, or other topics that overlap with the research of Blecha’s group. The preferred start date is August 16, 2027. The position is renewable annually for two years and may be extended to a third year, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. The successful candidate will have access to the state-of-the-art HiPerGator computing cluster. The Physics and Astronomy Departments at the University of Florida have active research groups in numerous areas of astrophysics.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and/or interest in modeling gravitational-wave or multi-messenger source populations, the cosmological evolution of black holes and galaxies, or other topics that overlap with the research of Blecha’s group.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on topics related to supermassive black hole astrophysics under the mentorship of Prof. Laura Blecha.
Benefits
- A salary of $60,000
- Travel funding
- A full benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
