Villanova University · 5 months ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in Time Domain Astrophysics
Villanova, PA
Internship
Onsite
InternVillanova University is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in time domain and high-energy astrophysics. The successful candidate will focus on the study of transient and variable phenomena related to compact sources and will have opportunities to mentor students and gain teaching experience.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Analyze/simulate and interpret timing variability of accreting compact sources
Help supervise and mentor students working on related topics
Teach physics, if desired
Qualification
Required
PhD (or imminent defense) in Astrophysics, Physics, Math/Statistics, or related field
Preferred
Strong interest and expertise in high-energy astrophysics, particularly in timing analysis
Company
Villanova University
Villanova University is a private Catholic research university in Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States.
Founded in 1977
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.52MKey Investors
Andrew W. Mellon FoundationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-06-06Grant
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2022-02-23Grant· $13.5M
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Raymond D. Duffy
Vice President for Human Resources
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