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The Rutgers University Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a postdoctoral research position. The position is to be offered jointly with the Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA) at the Simons Foundation Flatiron Institute in New York City. The successful applicant will work under the guidance of Professor Blakesley Burkhart and contribute to a research program on star formation, galaxy formation, the interstellar medium and fluid dynamics. The successful candidate ... more details

Postdoctoral Associate

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Associate
Department	SAS - Physics & Astronomy
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The Rutgers University Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a postdoctoral research position. The position is to be offered jointly with the Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA) at the Simons Foundation Flatiron Institute in New York City. The successful applicant will work under the guidance of Professor Blakesley Burkhart and contribute to a research program on star formation, galaxy formation, the interstellar medium and fluid dynamics. The successful candidate will be expected to work on the above topics, be proficient in working with large data-sets, running/analyzing numerical simulations, and may develop and lead their own projects within this framework. The postdoc will have opportunities to participate in observational work, help mentor graduate students, attend journal clubs/coffee meetings/colloquia at CCA and Rutgers. Funds for conference travel and professional development will be provided. Throughout the term, the postdoc will have access to substantial computing resources at the CCA and at Rutgers. A description of the research groups and members of the CCA can be found at https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-astrophysics/ Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a signed cover letter, past research statement (2 pages max), list of publications, and statement of research plans (3 page max). The candidate should also list three references for letters to be collected via the Rutgers ROCS system.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	24FA0590
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Minimum Education and Experience	Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics by the start date.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The successful applicant will contribute to a research program on star formation, galaxy formation, the interstellar medium and fluid dynamics. The successful candidate will be expected to work on the above topics, explore new opportunities on nearby galaxies with large data-sets, and develop and lead their own projects within this framework.
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Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/228919
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
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