Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stellar Astrophysics
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stellar Astrophysics
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18-04-2025
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Position Summary
Villanova Universitys Department of Astrophysics and Planetary Science invites applications for the NASA sponsored postdoctoral research fellowship. A successful applicant will join Andrej Pras research team and work on the PHOEBE code developing the modeling proxy based on artificial intelligence (AI). The goal of the AIpowered model is to enable the autonomous sampling of the parameter space of eclipsing binary observables most notably photometric data from NASAs Kepler and TESS missions. In parallel the applicant will be given an opportunity to teach an undergraduate core science course/lab where the stress is on incorporating four critical components in a meaningful way: problem solving laboratory experience technology and quantitative tools and interdisciplinary understanding. While the teaching component is entirely optional it is offered to provide development and growth in the applicants teaching. Finally the applicant will join the Departmental ecosphere and participate in shaping the future of research and education at Villanova. The fellowship includes a 12month salary a travel budget and full employee benefits. The postdoctoral fellowship is a 2year appointment renewed annually under the condition of satisfactory performance and continued mutual interest. 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; work with PHOEBE developers and contribute significantly to the PHOEBE code base and to the organization of PHOEBE summer workshops; focus on the stateoftheart research in artificial intelligence approaches to building a modeling proxy based on PHOEBE ; apply the developed autonomous AIpowered system to photometric data from NASAs Kepler and TESS missions; rigorously test and determine the limits of model applicability and publish the results in toptier peerreviewed journals (such as AAS journals A&A MNRAS or similar); commit to writing or contributing to the quarterly general public education articles that explain the project deliverables in layman terms; be proficient in computational astrophysics astrostatistics and/or exoplanetary science; participate in Departmental affairs: meetings colloquia events and functions. This includes working with and advising undergraduate students contributing to public events and advancing the Departments reputation and renown locally nationally and internationally; optional teach 1 or 2 sections of the 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).
Minimum Qualifications
A PhD in Physics Astrophysics Data Science or a closely related discipline is required. Strong proficiency with programming especially in python and optionally in C/C. Strict adherence to open source software and open science models. Ability and willingness to work as part of a large development team.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching : prior experience in teaching STEM classes to non STEM majors is desired. Research : strong track record in physics astrophysics statistics and programming is desired. Service : ability to work with colleagues and to demonstrate diversity awareness is desired.
Work Schedule
fulltime/12months
Villanova Universitys Department of Astrophysics and Planetary Science invites applications for the NASA sponsored postdoctoral research fellowship. A successful applicant will join Andrej Pras research team and work on the PHOEBE code developing the modeling proxy based on artificial intelligence (AI). The goal of the AIpowered model is to enable the autonomous sampling of the parameter space of eclipsing binary observables most notably photometric data from NASAs Kepler and TESS missions. In parallel the applicant will be given an opportunity to teach an undergraduate core science course/lab where the stress is on incorporating four critical components in a meaningful way: problem solving laboratory experience technology and quantitative tools and interdisciplinary understanding. While the teaching component is entirely optional it is offered to provide development and growth in the applicants teaching. Finally the applicant will join the Departmental ecosphere and participate in shaping the future of research and education at Villanova. The fellowship includes a 12month salary a travel budget and full employee benefits. The postdoctoral fellowship is a 2year appointment renewed annually under the condition of satisfactory performance and continued mutual interest. 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; work with PHOEBE developers and contribute significantly to the PHOEBE code base and to the organization of PHOEBE summer workshops; focus on the stateoftheart research in artificial intelligence approaches to building a modeling proxy based on PHOEBE ; apply the developed autonomous AIpowered system to photometric data from NASAs Kepler and TESS missions; rigorously test and determine the limits of model applicability and publish the results in toptier peerreviewed journals (such as AAS journals A&A MNRAS or similar); commit to writing or contributing to the quarterly general public education articles that explain the project deliverables in layman terms; be proficient in computational astrophysics astrostatistics and/or exoplanetary science; participate in Departmental affairs: meetings colloquia events and functions. This includes working with and advising undergraduate students contributing to public events and advancing the Departments reputation and renown locally nationally and internationally; optional teach 1 or 2 sections of the 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).
Minimum Qualifications
A PhD in Physics Astrophysics Data Science or a closely related discipline is required. Strong proficiency with programming especially in python and optionally in C/C. Strict adherence to open source software and open science models. Ability and willingness to work as part of a large development team.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching : prior experience in teaching STEM classes to non STEM majors is desired. Research : strong track record in physics astrophysics statistics and programming is desired. Service : ability to work with colleagues and to demonstrate diversity awareness is desired.
Work Schedule
fulltime/12months
Employment Type
Grant
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