Postdoctoral Scholar Positions in Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Friday, October 30, 2020
Archive Date: 
Friday, January 15, 2021
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
The University of Tokyo
Department Name: 
Research Center for the Early Universe
Street Line 1: 
7-3-1, Hongo
City: 
Bunkyo-ku
State/Province: 
Tokyo
Zip/Postal: 
113-0033
Country: 
Japan
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Research Center for the Early Universe (RESCEU) at the University of Tokyo invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar position in gravitational-wave astrophysics. The successful candidate will work with Kenta Hotokezaka and his collaboration on topics related to gravitational-wave sources and electromagnetic counterparts of compact binary mergers.

The appointment is expected to begin in Spring or Fall 2021 (negotiable) for two years with anticipated renewal for one additional year. Applicants should have completed a PhD in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field before the appointment begins. Annual salary, 5,000,000 - 6,000,000 JPY (~47,000 - 57,000 USD) will be determined according to experience and qualification of the candidate. Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae, the list of publications, and a research statement as a single PDF file. Please also arrange for three reference letters sent directly by the writers. All application materials should be sent to [email protected] by January 15, 2021. The University of Tokyo is actively committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from women and members of other under-represented groups.

Included Benefits: 

The position comes with benefits including medical insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave, and parental leave.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, January 15, 2021
Selection Deadline: 
Friday, February 12, 2021
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Kenta Hotokezaka
Institution/Company: 
The University of Tokyo
Department Name: 
Research Center for the Early Universe
Street Line 1: 
7-3-1, Hongo
City: 
Bunkyo-ku
State/Province: 
Tokyo
Zip/Postal Code: 
113-0033
Country: 
Japan
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Kenta Hotokezaka
Subject: 
2021 Postdoctoral Position