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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cosmology at Northeastern University Northeastern University in United States
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Postdoc
Field of study
Theoretical Physics
Funding
The expected hiring range is $60,315.00–$85,192.50, with starting salary dependent on education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and comparison with similarly situated employees. Benefit-eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life benefits, retirement, and commuting and transportation benefits.
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Northeastern University
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About this position
Northeastern University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Blazek group at its Boston Main Campus. The group conducts research in cosmology using theoretical, observational, and numerical methods.
The research environment includes analysis of data from the Dark Energy Survey (DES), as well as preparation for future observations with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to basic or applied research, applying existing theories and methods while developing innovative approaches when needed.
The role includes interpreting and publishing research results, contributing to grants, maintaining the laboratory research team, and potentially supervising supporting research staff. The successful researcher will work as part of a collaborative environment involving senior researchers from multiple fields.
Funding details
The expected hiring range is $60,315.00–$85,192.50, with starting salary dependent on education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and comparison with similarly situated employees. Benefit-eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life benefits, retirement, and commuting and transportation benefits.
What's required
A Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics or Astronomy is required. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, attention to detail, training in research methodology and quantitative data analysis, and the ability to undertake substantially full-time research or scholarship under the supervision of a senior scholar. Experience writing proposals and project management experience are advantageous, as is the ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple senior researchers from different fields.
How to apply
Apply through the Northeastern University Workday job portal using the Apply button on the position page. Submit the application materials requested in the portal.
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