Postdoctoral Researcher

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the research group of Eddie Baron at the University of Oklahoma. Research topics include:

3D radiation transfer in stars, focusing on abundance determinations. This work will use the generalized stellar atmosphere code PHOENIX/3D.

Additional research topics are: radiative transfer and hydrodynamics studies in stars, extrasolar planets, and supernovae.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Astronomy or Physics. Experience with numerical radiative transfer, high performance computation, parallelization, MPI, OpenMP, domain decomposition, stellar modeling, stellar evolution, or supernovae is desirable.

The initial appointment will be for 1 year, with an extension possible depending on funding.

A travel/research budget will be available to the successful applicant. The expected start date for the position is August 2019.

To apply, send a cover letter, CV with bibliography, and statement of research interests (2 pages or less) as a single PDF file to [email protected] with the subject line "Postdoc position: 2019". Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to [email protected] with the subject line "Letter of Recommendation for _Applicant Name_; Postdoc position: 2019" Applications received by April 12, 2019 will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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