Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stellar Astrophysics
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stellar Astrophysics
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Job Description
Villanova Universitys Department of Astrophysics and Planetary Science invites applications for the Mendel postdoctoral research fellowship. The Mendel fellowship is a flagship postdoctoral opportunity for the candidates seeking to stay in academia. The fellowship provides training and development in all three areas of academic life: research teaching and service. A successful applicant will join Andrej Prsas research team and work on cuttingedge theoretical and observational aspects of binary and multiple stellar populations. In parallel the applicant will teach an undergraduate core science course/lab to non STEM majors where the stress is on incorporating four critical components in a meaningful way: problem solving laboratory experience technology and quantitative tools and interdisciplinary understanding. Finally the applicant will join the Departmental ecosphere and participate in shaping the future of research and education at Villanova. The Mendel postdoctoral fellowship is a 2year appointment with the possibility of extending it for another year. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova Universitys mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values.
Duties And Responsibilities
A successful applicant will be expected to: Demonstrate the highest regard for the diverse equitable and inclusive Departmental culture and uphold the true and complete respect for all students staff and faculty. Partake in stateoftheart research in theoretical and observational stellar astrophysics computation astrophysics astrostatistics and/or exoplanetary science. Teach 2 sections of the Mendel core science courses or labs per semester (currently How old is the Universe Life in the Universe Planetary skies and landscapes Birth and Death of Stars Earth our habitable world and Earth a cosmic connection). Participate in Departmental affairs: meetings colloquia events and functions. This includes working with and counseling undergraduate students contributing to public events and advancing the Departments reputation and renown locally nationally and internationally.
Minimum Qualifications
A PhD in Physics Astrophysics Data Science or a closely related discipline is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching : prior experience in teaching STEM classes to non STEM majors is desired. Research : strong background in physics astrophysics statistics and programming is desired. Service : track record of the ability to work with others and to demonstrate diversity awareness is desired.
Work Schedule
fulltime/12months
Employment Type
Grant
