Postdoctoral Research Assistant III (step 2)

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Archive Date: 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Street Line 1: 
301 Sparkman Drive
Street Line 3: 
35899
City: 
Huntsville
State/Province: 
Alabama
Zip/Postal: 
35899
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher position at The University of Alabama in Huntsville to work in the field of high-energy multi-messenger astrophysics.

The primary focus of the position will be gamma-ray burst (GRB) science, broadly defined. Applicants with both theoretical and observational or data analysis backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant could conduct research using data from the Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (GBM). Fermi GBM has a major role in multi-messenger astronomy, having already detected GRB 170817A.

The position could also involve contributing to the development of some of the future space instruments that UAH is part of. StarBurst is Pioneer-class SmallSat to observe short GRBs. The LEAP mission is funded for a Phase A design study of an instrument on the International Space Station to measure polarization in GRBs. The MoonBEAM mission is similarly funded for a Phase A study to observe GRBs from a cis-lunar orbit with a high-duty cycle.

The position will be housed in UAH's Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research (CSPAR) and located in the University's Cramer Research Hall, which also hosts the Department of Space Science and University and NASA/MSFC, scientists.

The applicant will be collaborating with the UAH, NASA/MSFC, and USRA Fermi GBM teams in Huntsville and scientists at other institutions worldwide.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Astrophysics or a related field. Experience in high-energy astrophysics data analysis,  interpretation, or modeling is desired. To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit a complete CV, a brief description of their research plans, and three references at the link below.

https://careers.uah.edu/cw/en-us/job/498803/postdoctoral-research-assist....

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED

Pay Compensation
Salary Min: 
$55408.00 (USD)
Salary Max: 
$58599.00 (USD)
Compensation Notes: 
An excellent benefits package is included
Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Selection Deadline: 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Peter Veres
Title: 
Assistant Professor
Institution/Company: 
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Street Line 1: 
301 Sparkman Drive
City: 
Huntsville
State/Province: 
Alabama
Country: 
United States of America
Phone: 
814-753-0998
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Peter Veres
Subject: 
Postdoctoral Research Assistant