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Post-Doctoral Associate / Research Associate in the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science, [...]

UNIVERSITAT FRANKFURT

Abu Dhabi

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AED 120,000 - 200,000

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Job summary

A prestigious research institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking independent fellows for research in astrophysics. Candidates should have expertise in fields like extrasolar planets and astroparticle physics. This role offers access to cutting-edge supercomputing resources and a collaborative environment for advancing astrophysical research.

Qualifications

  • Experience in one or more specified research fields.
  • Capability to enhance collaborations in astrophysics.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate fundamental questions in astrophysics and related fields.
  • Enhance collaborations among different research areas.
  • Utilize advanced supercomputing resources for research.
Job description

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Center for Astrophysics and Space Science (CASS) at NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking new independent fellows working in one or more of the following research fields.

  • Extrasolar Planets
  • Galactic Astrophysics (including compact objects)
  • Extragalactic Astrophysics and Cosmology
  • Astroparticle Physics (Dark Matter searches, gamma‑ray spectroscopy, gravitational waves)

The center currently consists of eight faculty members and more than 25 researchers and PhD students. CASS offers a unique opportunity to investigate fundamental questions in astrophysics, astroparticle physics, and planetary physics from several complementary perspectives, with expertise ranging from data collection and analysis to detailed theoretical and numerical studies. Fellows are expected to enhance collaborations and connections among the different areas.

Fellows will have access to a 70,000‑core Infiniband cluster (Jubail) dedicated to the science division, several GPU‑based clusters at NYUAD, and other supercomputer facilities through the CASS network. NYUAD also has guaranteed observing time on the Green Bank Telescope, the Very Long Baseline Array, Las Cumbres Observatory, and participates in SDSS‑V.

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