Postdoctoral Fellow - Protoplanetary Disks and Planet Formation - 525661
Postdoctoral Fellow - Protoplanetary Disks and Planet Formation - 525661
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Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $48600 - Midpoint: $60800 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization:204461 - Physics
Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary:The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the Ph.D. or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.
Additional Department Summary:Works with Dr. Chao-Chin Yang in astrophysical research utilizing computer simulations and/or theoretical analyses to investigate dynamical processes in protoplanetary disks around a young star as well as the implications of these processes to planet formation observations of protoplanetary disks and the Solar System.
The term of the appointment will be initially two years with a potential extension of a third year. Inquiries about this position can be directed to Dr. Yang at
Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in astronomy planetary sciences or a closely related field.
Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment. Applicants should upload a (1) curriculum vitae (2) research statement no more than four pages excluding reference list and (3) names and contact information of three professional references. Please upload additional documents to the other documents tab as are due by June 22 2025.
Preferred Qualifications:Research experiences in protoplanetary disks planet formation and/or theoretical/computational astrophysics.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
