Postdoctoral Associate

The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida invites applicants for a postdoctoral associate who will work with Dr. Jaehan Bae on young stars, young planets, protoplanetary disks, or planet formation, starting in Fall 2022. Candidates are welcome to suggest their own research projects on either theory or observation. Experience in (magneto-)hydrodynamic simulations, radiative transfer calculations, chemical modeling, machine learning and/or radio and millimeter data reduction/analysis is preferred.

The position is renewable annually for up to three years based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. A Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics or a related field is required prior to the start date. A competitive salary and funds for research/travel will be provided, and the position includes a benefits package.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/519056/post-doctoral-associate-in-astrophysics and must include: (1) a one-page cover letter, (2) a research statement (free format, no page limit), (3) a CV including a list of publications, (4) and the names and email address for three references must be provided on the application. The system will request confidential letters of recommendation from the references.

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2022, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received after January 15, 2022 may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. For more information, please feel free to email Jaehan Bae ([email protected]).