Postdoctoral Researcher, Astronomy
About The Position
The Department of Astronomy at Indiana University invites applications for the Sullivan Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship, beginning in Fall 2027. Applicants from any area of astronomy or astrophysics are welcome. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose research complements and enhances its current strengths and who will collaborate directly with department faculty. Department research includes observational, theoretical, and computational projects in Galactic and extragalactic astrophysics, stellar astrophysics, exoplanets, and stellar dynamics. The successful applicant will have access to observing time on the WIYN 3.5-m telescope at Kitt Peak, including the NEID high-precision radial velocity spectrometer, as well as other telescope facilities available to the department. They will also have direct access to Indiana University’s information technology infrastructure, including supercomputers and large-scale data storage systems. The department describes its atmosphere as supportive and collegial and maintains close ties with the Physics Department and the wider campus community. The position is full-time and benefits-eligible, with an annual salary of $70,000 and additional funds for research expenses. The initial appointment is for two years, with an extension to a third year depending on satisfactory performance.
Nice To Haves
- Research that complements and enhances current department strengths
- Interest in collaborating directly with department faculty
Benefits
- Benefits-eligible position
- Additional funds for research expenses
- Access to observing time on the WIYN 3.5-m telescope, including the NEID high-precision radial velocity spectrometer, and other department-accessible telescope facilities
- Access to Indiana University supercomputers and large-scale data storage systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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