Cornell University, Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science

Position ID:Cornell-CCAPS-RA [#21792]
Position Title: Research Associate
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Planetary Sciences / Planet Formation and Evolution
Appl Deadline:2022/06/30 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/05/17, finished 2022/09/29, listed until 2022/06/30)
Position Description:   URMs  

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science (CCAPS) is accepting applications for a research associate position. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. with at least 1 – 2 years of experience in theoretical astrophysics and planetary sciences (including exoplanets and the nature and origin of cometary bodies and interstellar interlopers). The successful applicant will work with Profs. Dong Lai, Nikole Lewis and Jonathan Lunine on astrophysics and planetary science projects with an emphasis on theory. They will also have the opportunity to interact with other scientists at Cornell, as well as an opportunity to carry out independent research. This is a 1 year term position.

Applicants should submit a resume with a list of publications and arrange for three letters of recommendation through the posting on Academic Jobs online.

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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
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Further Info:
https://research.astro.cornell.edu/
email address
607-255-4342
 
106 Space Science Building
122 Science Drive
Ithaca, New York 14853