Tanmay Vachaspati
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Postdoctoral Research Scholar: Targeted Simons Research on Cosmic Magnetism Arizona State University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Theoretical Physics
Funding
Full-time benefits-eligible postdoctoral appointment with a salary range of $68,000-$72,000 per year; Simons Foundation funded.
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
United States
University
Arizona State University
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The Department of Physics at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the Targeted Simons Research Group on Cosmic Magnetism. The position is based on the Tempe campus and is part of a collaborative, multi-institutional team focused on all aspects of cosmic magnetic fields.
The successful candidate will join a research environment that combines theoretical high-energy physics, cosmology, and astrophysics. The project centers on the generation of magnetic fields in the early universe, their subsequent evolution, and the observational signatures that can reveal their presence. The postdoctoral scholar will conduct both independent and collaborative research and will participate in the activities of the Targeted Simons Research Group as well as Professor Vachaspati’s group at ASU.
This role also includes contributing to the dissemination of research results and supporting the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. The appointment is fixed-term and associated with a larger Simons Foundation-funded effort, within a department known for broad research strengths and cross-disciplinary collaborations.
Funding details
Full-time benefits-eligible postdoctoral appointment with a salary range of $68,000-$72,000 per year; Simons Foundation funded.
What's required
A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics, astrophysics, or a related discipline by the time of appointment is required. Candidates must be within five years from receipt of the doctoral degree. Applicants should have evidence of effectively communicating research through conference presentations and/or journal papers. Desired qualifications include expertise in high energy physics and cosmology, experience with large-scale computations, experience working on cosmic magnetic fields, and commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities and to advancing the ASU Charter.
How to apply
Prepare a cover letter, current CV with publication list, contact information for three references, and a summary of research experience and interests. Submit the application through the Interfolio dossier/online application system using the provided application link. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool until the position is filled.
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Professor at Arizona State University
United States
Research Interests
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Early Universe
High-energy Physics
Physics
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