Research Associate in Theoretical Astrophysics: Exoplanets, Disks and Compact Objects Cornell University

Research Associate in Theoretical Astrophysics: Exoplanets, Disks and Compact Objects Cornell University Space Sciences Building Ithaca, NY 14853

Email Inquiries: Prof. Dong Lai ([email protected]) Applications: Submitted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo?job-2510-7908.

Applications are invited for a Research Associate position at Cornell University. We are interested in candidates with prior experience in theoretical/ computational astrophysics. The successful applicant will work with Prof. Dong Lai on various theoretical astrophysics problems, focusing on astrophysical (particle and fluid/MHD) dynamics, with applications to exoplanets, accretion disks and compact objects (black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs). The successful applicant will join the research group of Prof. Dong Lai (see http://astro.cornell.edu/~dong/research.html) at the Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science, housed in the Academic Department of Astronomy. He/she will also have opportunity to interact with other theoretical astrophysicists and planetary scientists at Cornell, as well as opportunity to carry out independent research.

The position is for one year, renewable to up to a total of 3 years contingent on funding and performance. The nominal starting date is September 1, 2017 but an earlier date is possible. Inquiries may be addressed to Prof. Dong Lai ([email protected]). Applicants should submit a CV (including a list of publications) and a brief (1-3 pages) description of research interests, all in a single pdf file, https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo?job-2510-7908. (Please note "Research Associate Position of Prof. Dong Lai" in the subject heading.) They should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted to the same site. (Please note the applicant's name, followed by "Research Associate Position of Prof. Dong Lai" in the subject heading). All materials should be received by December 15, 2016. Later applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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