Postdoc: Protoplanetary Disk Modeling & Code Development

Ugajobsearch; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate position in the Department of Physics & Astronomy to develop chemical/dynamical models of protoplanetary disks. The project emphasizes high-energy particle treatment (cosmic rays, Ly-alpha) within the physical model, with opportunities to mentor students.

PhD in a relevant field and strong coding experience (Fortran, Python, or Julia) are required or highly preferred; experience with RADMC-3D and

Qualifications

• PhD required.
• Strong background in code development with experience in multiple programming languages (Fortran, Python, Julia).
• Experience with RADMC-3D and chemical modeling codes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop new chemical/dynamical models of protoplanetary disks.
• Improve treatment of high energy particles (cosmic rays, Ly-alpha) within the model.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the group.

Skills

Code development

Mentoring

Education

PhD

Tools

RADMC-3D

Fortran

Python

Julia

Job description

The University of Georgia in Athens invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate position in the Department of Physics & Astronomy to develop chemical/dynamical models of protoplanetary disks. The project emphasizes high-energy particle treatment (cosmic rays, Ly-alpha) within the physical model, with opportunities to mentor students.

PhD in a relevant field and strong coding experience (Fortran, Python, or Julia) are required or highly preferred; experience with RADMC-3D and