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Erin Kara
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Postdoctoral Associate in Time-Domain Studies of Supermassive Black Holes Massachusetts Institute of Technology in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Astronomy
Funding
Available
Deadline
Dec 23, 2026
Country
United States
University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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About this position
The MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research is seeking a postdoctoral associate for collaborative and independent research on time-domain studies of supermassive black holes.
The successful candidate will join the group led by Professor Erin Kara and contribute to research on active galactic nuclei variability and supermassive black hole transients, including tidal disruption events, quasi-periodic eruptions, and changing-look AGN. The project emphasizes time-domain analysis across multiple wavelengths, using surveys such as Rubin/LSST and ULTRASAT, as well as follow-up spectral and timing studies in X-rays and other wavebands.
The position is based in the MIT Kavli Institute, whose astrophysics community offers collaborative opportunities across a broad range of observatories and missions, including Magellan, ULTRASAT, LISA, LIGO, TESS, Chandra, and XRISM. The postdoc will have substantial freedom to propose and pursue related research directions while working both independently and with students and colleagues in the MKI community.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD in physics, astrophysics, or a closely related field, and must have a background in high-energy astrophysics by the start of the position. The successful applicant must be able to carry out an independent research program and work collaboratively with students and other members of the MKI community.
How to apply
Prepare a curriculum vitae including publications and a 3-4 page statement of research covering past/current work and future plans. Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. Submit the application by the deadline for full consideration.
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Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
United States
Research Interests
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Time-domain Astronomy
X-ray Astronomy
High-energy Physics
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