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Postdoctoral Associate
New Brunswick, NJ
Job Description
Position Details
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Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Postdoctoral Associate |
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| Department | SAS - Physics & Astronomy |
| Salary | Commensurate With Experience |
| Posting Summary | The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rutgers University invites applications for a postdoctoral research position focusing on observational studies of white dwarf supernovae with Prof. Saurabh W. Jha and in collaboration with Prof. Or Graur (University of Portsmouth). The successful applicant will engage in research to understand the astrophysics of these explosions using late-time infrared spectroscopy with JWST and late-time optical and infrared photometry with HST, all supplemented by ground-based observations. Relevant experience in the analysis of optical and/or infrared photometry and spectroscopy, or experience studying supernovae, is highly desirable. Independent research will be encouraged, including access to Rutgers' 10% share of the Southern African Large Telescope. The position is for two years starting no later than September 2024, offers a competitive salary and benefits, and is renewable for a third year if mutually agreeable. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics prior to appointment. Applications should consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publication list (submitted as other document), and a brief, 3-page description of research interests and experience. Applicants should also arrange for three reference letters to be sent on their behalf via Rutgers Job Post website. All materials should be submitted online via . Complete applications, including letters, received by December 1, 2023 will receive full consideration. |
| Position Status | Full Time |
| Posting Number | 23FA1089 |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience | Applicants should have a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics prior to appointment start date. |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Relevant experience in the analysis of optical and/or infrared photometry and spectroscopy, or experience studying supernovae, is highly desirable. Independent research will be encouraged, including access to Rutgers' 10% share of the Southern African Large Telescope. |
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| Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus | Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City | Piscataway |
| State | NJ |
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Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
Open
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