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Postdoctoral Scholar in Astrophysics

University of California - Merced
United States, California, Merced
5200 Lake Road (Show on map)
Dec 16, 2024
Position overview
Position title:
Postdoctoral Scholar
Salary range:
See Table 23 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,727 - $80,034.
Percent time:
100%
Anticipated start:
Aug. 1, 2024
Position duration:
2 Year Appointment. Renewal for a third year is subject to performance and availability of funds.


Application Window


Open date: November 20, 2024




Next review date: Friday, Jan 10, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.




Final date: Monday, Feb 10, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.



Position description

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral research position at the University of California Merced. The successful applicant will work with Prof. Anna Nierenberg on topics relating to using strong gravitational lensing to measure fundamental properties of dark matter. Of particular interest are candidates who are interested in research in one or more of the following: gravitational lens observations and analysis, AGN emission region properties, dark matter particle physics and simulation, and statistical inference methods. Available resources include JWST and Hubble Space Telescope data, and access to the W.M. Keck Observatory and the PINNACLES shared cluster and the San Diego Super Computing Center. A fraction of the successful candidates' time is expected to be devoted to independent research.


Qualifications
Basic qualifications

PhD in Physics, Astronomy, Statistics, Computer Science or related fields.


Application Requirements
Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.


  • Statement of Research - 3 pages max not including references


Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required

Apply link:
https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01842

Help contact: snspersonnel@ucmerced.edu



About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).

The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.


Job location
Merced, CA
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