The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine is seeking applications for Postdoctoral Scholar positions (Open Ranks). These positions are open to Ph.D. graduates with backgrounds in plasma physics, condensed matter physics, biophysics, experimental particle physics, astrophysics, astronomy, or cosmology. The department anticipates multiple openings, with appointments dependent on extramural funding and the research contracts of individual Principal Investigator...

This PhD opportunity at the Department of Physics, Royal Holloway, University of London, focuses on the application of machine learning to the study of supernovae. Supernovae are the explosive deaths of certain types of stars, playing a crucial role in distributing heavy elements throughout the Universe. With the advent of large-scale surveys such as the Zwicky Transient Facility and ATLAS, the number of discovered supernovae has increased dramatically, revealing new varieties and phenomena. The...