Postdoctoral Fellow in Extreme Electrodynamics

1000scholars; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1000scholars invites postdoctoral researchers to join the SCEECS Collaboration on Extreme Electrodynamics of Compact Sources. Fellowships run for up to three years with competitive salaries and benefits, starting in Fall 2027, with some flexibility for earlier starts.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics before the appointment and provide a CV, publication list, and a 3-page research statement, plus three letters of recommendation.

Qualifications

• Must have a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics before starting the appointment.
• Provide a curriculum vitae with publication list and a 3-page research statement.
• Three letters of recommendation should be submitted.
• Applicants should indicate preferred institutions to hold a fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Develop an original research program within SCEECS.
• Join ongoing projects and collaborate with Principal Investigators and collaborators.
• Contribute to the theory and understanding of neutron stars, black holes, and related physics across multiple institutions.

Skills

CV and publications

Research statement

Three letters of recommendation

Education

Ph.D. in astronomy or physics

Job description

1000scholars invites postdoctoral researchers to join the SCEECS Collaboration on Extreme Electrodynamics of Compact Sources. Fellowships run for up to three years with competitive salaries and benefits, starting in Fall 2027, with some flexibility for earlier starts.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics before the appointment and provide a CV, publication list, and a 3-page research statement, plus three letters of recommendation.