Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stellar Astrophysics
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
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 candidates seeking to advance their academic careers. The fellowship provides comprehensive training and development in research teaching and service. The successful applicant will join Dr. Kelly Hambletons research group and work on cutting-edge projects in binary systems and asteroseismology. Current topics of interest include solar-like oscillators in binary systems tidally excited pulsations and RR Lyrae stars. Our research extensively utilizes data from Kepler TESS and Gaia and we are actively involved in the Rubin LSSTs Transiting and Variable Science Collaboration. Alongside research the fellow will teach undergraduate core science courses/labs for non- STEM majors focusing on integrating problem-solving laboratory experience technology quantitative tools and interdisciplinary understanding. The fellow will also actively engage in departmental activities contributing to research and education initiatives that shape the departments future. The Mendel Postdoctoral Fellowship is a 2-year appointment with the possibility of extension for an additional year. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values.
Duties And Responsibilities
The successful applicant will: Uphold and contribute to the departments culture of diversity equity and inclusion demonstrating respect for all students staff and faculty. Conduct state-of-the-art research in computational stellar astrophysics. Teach two sections of Mendel core science courses or labs per semester (current courses include 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). Mentor undergraduate students including those from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM . Participate in departmental affairs such as meetings colloquia public events and outreach initiatives contributing to the departments reputation locally nationally and internationally.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Physics Astrophysics Data Science or a closely related discipline is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to inclusive environments in research teaching or outreach. Experience advocating for diversity equity and inclusion within academic or professional settings. Prior experience teaching STEM courses to non- STEM majors. Strong background in physics astrophysics statistics and programming. Experience mentoring students or junior researchers particularly from underrepresented groups.
Work Schedule
full-time/12-months
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 candidates seeking to advance their academic careers. The fellowship provides comprehensive training and development in research teaching and service. The successful applicant will join Dr. Kelly Hambletons research group and work on cutting-edge projects in binary systems and asteroseismology. Current topics of interest include solar-like oscillators in binary systems tidally excited pulsations and RR Lyrae stars. Our research extensively utilizes data from Kepler TESS and Gaia and we are actively involved in the Rubin LSSTs Transiting and Variable Science Collaboration. Alongside research the fellow will teach undergraduate core science courses/labs for non- STEM majors focusing on integrating problem-solving laboratory experience technology quantitative tools and interdisciplinary understanding. The fellow will also actively engage in departmental activities contributing to research and education initiatives that shape the departments future. The Mendel Postdoctoral Fellowship is a 2-year appointment with the possibility of extension for an additional year. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values.
Duties And Responsibilities
The successful applicant will: Uphold and contribute to the departments culture of diversity equity and inclusion demonstrating respect for all students staff and faculty. Conduct state-of-the-art research in computational stellar astrophysics. Teach two sections of Mendel core science courses or labs per semester (current courses include 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). Mentor undergraduate students including those from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM . Participate in departmental affairs such as meetings colloquia public events and outreach initiatives contributing to the departments reputation locally nationally and internationally.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Physics Astrophysics Data Science or a closely related discipline is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to inclusive environments in research teaching or outreach. Experience advocating for diversity equity and inclusion within academic or professional settings. Prior experience teaching STEM courses to non- STEM majors. Strong background in physics astrophysics statistics and programming. Experience mentoring students or junior researchers particularly from underrepresented groups.
Work Schedule
full-time/12-months
Key Skills
- Virology
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
