Postdoctoral Associate Astrophysics (Rutgers-CCA Flatiron Research Fellow)
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Job Location:
Piscataway, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Posting Summary
The Rutgers University Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a postdoctoral research position starting on or after 7/01/2026. The position is to be offered jointly with the Center for Computational Astrophysics ( CCA ) at the Simons Foundation Flatiron Institute in New York City. For full consideration applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by January 10 2026. The successful applicant will work at the galaxy-interstellar medium interface under the guidance of Professor Blakesley Burkhart in collaboration with other members of the CCA and Rutgers science staff and contribute to a research program on star formation galaxy formation the interstellar medium and fluid dynamics. The successful candidate will be expected to work on all or a subset of the above topics be proficient in working with large data-sets (observational or numerical) machine learning and running/analyzing numerical simulations. The initial appointment will be for two years at Rutgers University followed by a third year appointment held at CCA as a Flatiron Research Fellow. There is a possibility of an additional years extension at CCA contingent on performance. The successful candidate will benefit from the rich scientific atmospheres at Rutgers and CCA . Weekly visits between the scientific communities at Rutgers and CCA are highly encouraged. The postdoc will have opportunities to participate in observational work help mentor graduate students attend journal clubs/coffee meetings/colloquia at CCA and Rutgers. Funds for conference travel and professional development will be provided.
The Rutgers University Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a postdoctoral research position starting on or after 7/01/2026. The position is to be offered jointly with the Center for Computational Astrophysics ( CCA ) at the Simons Foundation Flatiron Institute in New York City. For full consideration applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by January 10 2026. The successful applicant will work at the galaxy-interstellar medium interface under the guidance of Professor Blakesley Burkhart in collaboration with other members of the CCA and Rutgers science staff and contribute to a research program on star formation galaxy formation the interstellar medium and fluid dynamics. The successful candidate will be expected to work on all or a subset of the above topics be proficient in working with large data-sets (observational or numerical) machine learning and running/analyzing numerical simulations. The initial appointment will be for two years at Rutgers University followed by a third year appointment held at CCA as a Flatiron Research Fellow. There is a possibility of an additional years extension at CCA contingent on performance. The successful candidate will benefit from the rich scientific atmospheres at Rutgers and CCA . Weekly visits between the scientific communities at Rutgers and CCA are highly encouraged. The postdoc will have opportunities to participate in observational work help mentor graduate students attend journal clubs/coffee meetings/colloquia at CCA and Rutgers. Funds for conference travel and professional development will be provided.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Virology
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is one of America's leading public research universities. Consistently top-ranked, Rutgers offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and continuing education opportunities.
