Beus Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Friday, September 16, 2022
Archive Date: 
Friday, November 25, 2022
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
Arizona State University
Department Name: 
School of Earth and Space Exploration
City: 
Tempe
State/Province: 
Arizona
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

The Beus Center for Cosmic Foundations at Arizona State University invites applications for the inaugural postdoctoral research scholar position of Beus Prize Fellow.   The Center brings together observational and theoretical astrophysicists, educators, instrument builders, and engineers to advance our knowledge of the formation and evolution of stars and galaxies.  Beginning with the first stars and galaxies, the explosive deaths of successive generations of stars seeded galaxies with elements, creating cosmic ecosystems of stellar birth, death, and gas recycling, leading to a global peak and decline of star formation in the Universe. The Center aims to accelerate research into these complex processes throughout cosmic time.  We seek to foster and support an inclusive community of early-career scientists who will lead the next great discoveries to better understand our place in the cosmos and enhance the societal impacts of this research.

This position is a full time, benefits-eligible position with an anticipated start date approximately July 2023. The initial appointment is for one year with subsequent annual renewal for up to two additional years contingent upon satisfactory performance, the needs of the university, and availability of resources. This position comes with an annual fiscal-year salary of $77,250, an annual discretionary research budget of $15,450, and an allocation for moving expenses.

Essential duties of the position:  The successful applicant will conduct original research addressing important questions in their field, document findings and publish high-impact results, present at scientific meetings, engage in research collaborations, and help enhance the societal impacts of science and engineering through community outreach or other activities.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in a related field by the time of appointment, including (but not limited to) astrophysics, physics, engineering, and education.  Candidates must be within four years from receipt of their doctoral degree.

Desired Qualifications:

  1. A research proposal that demonstrates the potential for high impact on important questions related broadly to understanding our cosmic origins, including (but not limited to):
    • Observations or theoretical modeling of the formation and evolution of stars, galaxies, and their cosmic ecosystems; large-scale structure and the conditions that seeded galactic systems; and nucleosynthesis and element generation.
    • Related techniques for statistical analysis, data analysis, numerical simulation, or software.
    • Instrumental and engineering advances in signal processing, detectors, interferometers, space-based instruments, or other relevant technology. 
    • Upcoming measurement approaches including intensity mapping, time domain, and multi-messenger probes.
    • Discipline-based educational research in the context of our cosmic origins.
  2. A record of prior achievement and experience demonstrating the potential to accomplish proposed research objectives.
  3. A record of prior teamwork demonstrating the potential to build new collaborations with Center affiliates and other researchers.
  4. Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills.

Arizona State University is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing institutions of higher learning in the United States.  An essential part of the university’s mission is promoting interdisciplinary science by integrating science and engineering. Center faculty and their research groups benefit from a variety of state-of-the-art facilities including high-performance computing, access to the 2x8.4m Large Binocular Telescope, 6.5m MMT telescope, 6.5m Magellan telescopes and a host of 2m-class telescopes owned and operated by the State of Arizona. ASU is a partner in the Giant Magellan Telescope, Hydrogen Epoch of Reionization Array, and Owens Valley Radio Observatory Long Wavelength Array.  It is participating in the CMB-S4 consortium and is a member of the Simons Observatory, Toltec project, and several astrophysics sub-orbital class programs.

To apply, please submit to http://apply.interfolio.com/112765 and include the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Contact information for three references
  • Research overview not longer than eight pages (including figures and references) consisting of:
    • A summary of your current and previous work
    • A research proposal addressing key questions of our cosmic origins that align with the interests and strengths of Center affiliates. 
  • A statement addressing how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance ASU's commitment to inclusive excellence

The deadline for initial review of complete applications will be Monday, November 21, 2022.  Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is closed.

Postdoctoral benefits can be found at: https://cfo.asu.edu/new-employee-orientation

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty) at ASU values cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who will be able to add to the diversity of the academic community of the College.

A background check is required for employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by the law. http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401, http://www.asu.edu/titleIX/

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Pay Compensation
Stipend: 
$77250.00 (USD)
Compensation Notes: 
Postdoctoral benefits can be found at: https://cfo.asu.edu/new-employee-orientation
Application Deadline: 
Monday, November 21, 2022
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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Attention To: 
Apply online (see details in description)
Country: 
United States of America
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Judd Bowman
Subject: 
Beus Prize Fellowship