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Postdoctoral Associate in Astrophysics and Supermassive Black Hole Research University of Florida in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Astronomy

Funding

Renewable annually for two years and may be extended to a third year subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Salary is $60,000 per year, with travel funding and a full benefits package provided.

Deadline

Dec 4, 2026

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United States

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University of Florida

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Keywords

Astronomy
Astrophysics
Multimessenger Astronomy
Physics

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About this position

The University of Florida invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Astrophysics in the Department of Physics, working with Prof. Laura Blecha on research related to supermassive black hole astrophysics.

Research interests highlighted in the call include gravitational-wave source populations, multi-messenger source populations, and the cosmological evolution of black holes and galaxies, along with related topics that overlap with Blecha’s group. The successful candidate will also have access to the state-of-the-art HiPerGator computing cluster.

This is a postdoctoral opening, not a PhD or master’s position. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Preference is given to candidates with relevant experience and/or strong interest in the listed astrophysics areas.

The appointment is renewable annually for two years and may be extended to a third year, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. The position includes a $60,000 salary, travel funding, and a full benefits package.

To apply, prepare a cover letter, a statement of research interests and plans, and a CV with a publication list. Also provide the names and email addresses of three references. Applications should be sent to Laura Blecha at [email protected], and the posting links to the University of Florida application portal.

Deadline: materials should be received by December 4, 2026. The work location is Gainesville, Florida, United States.

Funding details

Renewable annually for two years and may be extended to a third year subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Salary is $60,000 per year, with travel funding and a full benefits package provided.

What's required

Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Preferred experience and/or interest in modeling gravitational-wave or multi-messenger source populations, the cosmological evolution of black holes and galaxies, or related topics overlapping with Blecha’s group. Applicants must provide three references with names and email addresses.

How to apply

Prepare a cover letter, a statement of research interests and plans, and a CV with publications. Provide names and email addresses for three references. Send the application materials to Laura Blecha at [email protected], and submit through the University of Florida job portal if required by the posting.

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