Vanderbilt University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stars and Exoplanets

The Vanderbilt Initiative in Data-Intensive Astrophysics (VIDA) announces a Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity in Stellar Astrophysics and Exoplanets. VIDA Fellows conduct original research in theoretical, computational, or observational astrophysics and to disseminate this research through high-impact publications, specifically in stellar astrophysics and/or exoplanets in Professor Keivan Stassun’s group; candidates with experience with light curve analysis (e.g., TESS, Kepler), spectroscopic analysis (e.g., binary orbits, accretion, activity), stellar atmospheres or evolution modeling (e.g., MOOG, MESA), and/or astrometric/kinematic analysis of stellar populations (e.g., Gaia) are particularly encouraged to apply. The Stassun group is actively involved in the TESS mission, the Sloan Digital Sky Survey V (Milky Way Mapper survey), and in several upcoming planned missions, including UVEX, AXIS, Twinkle, and Mauve; candidates with interests overlapping with any or all of these efforts are especially encouraged to apply. 

VIDA Fellows are appointed to renewable one-year terms, up to a total of three years. The VIDA Fellowship comes with an attractive salary commensurate with other prestigious prize fellowships in astrophysics, full benefits, and a competitive research budget.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or equivalent, by the date of appointment. Applicants should submit an expression of interest via the online form, with preference to those received by March 21, 2023.

VIDA and Vanderbilt University engage in significant efforts to increase diversity and equity in STEM through the Fisk-Vanderbilt Bridge Program, the Frist Center for Autism & Innovation, as well as our NSF Research Traineeship Program, NISE (Neurodiversity Inspired Science & Engineering), in which VIDA Fellows have the opportunity to participate.