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Postdoctoral Research Associate Fellowships in Astronomy and Theoretical & Computational Astrophysics University of Arizona in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Planetary Science
Funding
Full-time salaried postdoctoral research associate position with pay based on NIH salary guidelines and experience. The appointment is benefits-eligible and includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members, and access to university recreation and cultural activities.
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United States
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University of Arizona
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The University of Arizona Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory in Tucson, United States, invites applications for two full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate positions associated with the Peter A. Strittmatter Fellowship in Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Prize Fellowship in Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics.
The fellowships support ambitious, independent research across theoretical astrophysics, observational astronomy, astronomical instrumentation, and related areas. Fellows will work with faculty and scholars at Steward Observatory while developing their own research agenda, publishing and presenting results, mentoring students, collaborating across research groups, and contributing to scholarly and public-engagement activities.
The research environment offers interdisciplinary connections with Astronomy, Physics, Optical Sciences, and Planetary Sciences, along with access to ground-based radio and optical observing facilities and computational resources. Start dates range from August 2027 through December 2027.
Applicants must complete a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, or a related science by the time of hire. Preferred applicants have doctoral training in Astronomy or Astrophysics and experience in theoretical astrophysics, observational astronomy, or astronomical instrumentation.
The position is full-time and benefits-eligible, with salary based on NIH guidelines and experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid leave and holidays, tuition reduction for eligible family members, and access to university facilities and activities. Submit a CV, cover letter, a five-page statement of current and proposed research and instrument development, and a list of publications through the University of Arizona careers portal. The posting is open until filled.
Funding details
Full-time salaried postdoctoral research associate position with pay based on NIH salary guidelines and experience. The appointment is benefits-eligible and includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members, and access to university recreation and cultural activities.
What's required
Applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, or a related science by the time of hire. Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in Astronomy and/or Astrophysics and research experience in theoretical astrophysics in any subfield, observational astronomy, or astronomical instrumentation. Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, a five-page statement of current and proposed research and instrument development, and a publication list.
How to apply
Apply online through the University of Arizona careers portal. Upload a CV and cover letter in their designated sections, and submit the five-page research and instrument-development statement and publication list as separate additional documents. Applications are accepted until filled.
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