Postdoc: Theoretical Astrophysics & Gravitational Waves

1000scholars; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Parental leave

Tuition benefits

Pre-tax accounts

Flex spending accounts

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) invites applications for postdoctoral associate positions in theoretical astronomy and astrophysics starting in fall 2027.

Selected candidates will collaborate with Prof. Vicky Kalogera and Prof. Yoram Lithwick, gain access to HPC resources, and participate in a diverse, inclusive research community while completing Ph.D. requirements before appointment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. requirements must be completed prior to appointment.
• Interest in gravitational-wave data analysis, stellar/compact-object astrophysics, and protoplanetary disk theory.

Skills

Gravitational-wave data analysis

Stellar astrophysics

Compact-object astrophysics

Statistics

Machine learning

Numerical analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Astronomy or Astrophysics

Job description

Northwestern University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) invites applications for postdoctoral associate positions in theoretical astronomy and astrophysics starting in fall 2027.

Selected candidates will collaborate with Prof. Vicky Kalogera and Prof. Yoram Lithwick, gain access to HPC resources, and participate in a diverse, inclusive research community while completing Ph.D. requirements before appointment.