* filled (posted 2023/07/26, listed until 2024/01/26)| Position ID: | Cornell-CCAPS-PDHO [#25207] |
| Position Title: | Postdoctoral Associate |
| Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
| Position Location: | Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] |
| Subject Areas: | Astrophysics / Astronomy, Astrophysics, Astrophysics and Gravitational Physics |
| Salary Range: | 60,000-68,000 |
| Appl Deadline: | 2023/12/15 11:59PM* filled (posted 2023/07/26, listed until 2024/01/26) |
| Position Description: |
| The Department of Astronomy at Cornell University invites applications for a postdoctoral research position with Dr. Anna Ho in the field of time-domain astronomy. A PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field is required.
The applicant will lead and contribute to projects in one or more of a variety of topics, such as engine-driven supernovae, gamma-ray bursts, and radio and submillimeter transients. The applicant will have the opportunity to work with data from, and contribute preparatory work to, several cutting-edge facilities including the Zwicky Transient Facility, ULTRASAT, the Simons Observatory, and CCAT-prime. Applicants with previous experience with transient observations (at any wavelength) are especially encouraged to apply.
This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with the possibility of renewal. The start date is flexible, but nominally 1 August 2024.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV (including list of publications) and a brief (1-3 pages) description of research interests, and should arrange three letters of reference to be submitted here.
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