The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Physics and Astronomy working with Professor Zhaohuan Zhu. Requisition Number: [R0127753]
ROLE of the POSITION
The postdoctoral scholar will work with Professor Zhaohuan Zhu on protoplanetary disks and planet formation. Previous experience in numerically related research (including but not limited to, hydrodynamics, MHD, radiation HD, dust dynamics, radiative transfer) is preferred. UNLV has an active astrophysics research group, housed in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, with research interests that include exoplanets and planet formation, high energy astrophysics, accretion disks, gamma ray bursts, galactic and extragalactic astronomy, and laboratory astrophysics.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Ph.D. in Astronomy or Astronomy related fields from a regionally accredited college or university.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Submit a letter of interest (cover letter which also includes a research statement with research history and interests), a CV with bibliography and publications, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on January 16, 2022. Materials should be addressed to Zhaohuan Zhu, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted online at the link below as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected].
