Postdoctoral Position in Experimental Cosmology

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Publish Date: 
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Archive Date: 
Saturday, December 24, 2016
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Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
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Large Academic
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Yale University
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We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in experimental cosmology within the Physics Department at Yale University. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Laura Newburgh on development and deployment of 21cm intensity mapping instrumentation for the Hydrogen Intensity and Real-time Analysis Experiment (HIRAX, http://www.acru.ukzn.ac.za/~hirax/).

As a postdoctoral scholar, you would lead elements of instrument design, development, testing, and deployment for HIRAX. Appropriately qualified applicants will have the opportunity to pursue other avenues of related research. The initial position will be for 2 years, renewable for a third year subject to satisfactory performance. 

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Prof. Newburgh ([email protected]) for additional information before applying.

Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy, physics, or a closely related field, and a have demonstrated skills in cosmology instrumentation.

Applicants should apply online (https://apply.interfolio.com/37388), providing a CV and publications list, a brief statement of research interests (2 pages), and arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be submitted (which can happen only after the applicant has created a dossier through Interfolio). For full consideration, applications should be received by Jan 13th.

The nominal start date for the position is Fall 2017, but earlier dates are possible.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

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No benefits information has been provided by the employer.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, January 13, 2017
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