Postdoctoral Associate Astrophysics

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The University of Florida's Department of Physics on the Main Campus in Gainesville invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct research on supermassive black hole astrophysics under the mentorship of Prof. Laura Blecha.

The appointment is renewable for two years, with a possible extension to a third year. The position offers a salary of $60,000 per year plus travel funding and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
• Experience and/or interest in modeling gravitational-wave or multi-messenger source populations, the cosmological evolution of black holes and galaxies, or related topics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on topics related to supermassive black hole astrophysics under the mentorship of Prof. Laura Blecha.
• Utilize the HiPerGator computing cluster for simulations and data analysis.

Skills

Gravitational-wave modeling

Education

Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a closely related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate Astrophysics

Job No: 541476

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Physical/Mathematical Sciences

Department: 16360100 - LS-PHYSICS-GENERAL

Job Description

Classification Title: Postdoctoral Associate Astrophysics

Classification Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a closely related field at the time of appointment

The Department of Physics at the University of Florida invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct research on topics related to supermassive black hole astrophysics under the mentorship of Prof. Laura Blecha. Preference will be given to candidates with experience and/or interest in modeling gravitational-wave or multi-messenger source populations, the cosmological evolution of black holes and galaxies, or other topics that overlap with the research of Blecha's group. The preferred start date is August 16, 2027. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.

The position is renewable annually for two years and may be extended to a third year, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. A salary of $60,000 and travel funding will be provided, as well as a full benefits package. The successful candidate will have access to the state-of-the-art HiPerGator computing cluster: it.ufl.edu/rc/hipergator/. The Physics and Astronomy Departments at the University of Florida have active research groups in numerous areas of astrophysics.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position, please call [phone] or the Florida Relay System at [phone] (TDD).

Expected Salary

$60k

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.

Preferred

Experience and/or interest in modeling gravitational-wave or multi-messenger source populations, the cosmological evolution of black holes and galaxies, or other topics that overlap with the research of Blecha's group.

Health Assessment Required

No

Applications Close

28 February 2027

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.