** finished (2022/10/07, finished 2023/03/02)
| Position ID: | UofT-Dunlap-TRANSIENT [#22885] |
| Position Title: | Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysical Transient Research |
| Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
| Position Location: | various locations |
| Subject Area: | Astronomy / Astrophysics |
| Starting Date: | 2023/09/01 |
| Appl Deadline: | 2022/12/01 11:59PM** finished (2022/10/07, finished 2023/03/02) |
| Position Description: | |
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The Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto (UofT) and the Racah Institute of Physics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) seek to jointly appoint a postdoctoral researcher to work on astrophysical transients. The appointment will be for four years: two years at UofT and two years at HUJI (with the ordering as per the preference of the successful candidate). As part of a new partnership between UofT and HUJI involving 7 faculty (Maria Drout, Bryan Gaensler, Assaf Horesh, Chris Matzner, Re’em Sari, Nicholas Stone, Jeremy Webb) and several PhD students, we seek applicants interested in one or more of the following topics:
Researchers with interest in observations, theory and/or computation related to any of the above topics are encouraged to apply. The appointee is expected to collaborate with faculty and students in our team, to play leadership roles in some of the research projects being pursued within this partnership, and to develop independent research projects. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to contact project leads Bryan Gaensler (bryan.gaensler@utoronto.ca) or Assaf Horesh (assafh@mail.huji.ac.il) for additional information on the position and on the collaboration before submitting their application. The Dunlap Institute pursues groundbreaking astronomical research through innovative approaches to instrumentation, data-driven science and observations. The Dunlap Institute is co-located with and has strong ties to the University of Toronto’s David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics (DADDAA) and to the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA). These three units together host more than 150 faculty, postdocs, staff and students, who conduct a diverse research program across instrumentation, observations, computation and theory. Researchers at the Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science in the Racah Institute of Physics are pursuing the answers to some of the top open questions in astronomy using advanced theoretical and observational approaches. The center hosts about 50 faculty members, postdoctoral researchers and students, who conduct diverse theoretical, computational and observational research programs. Applications will be assessed
against the following criteria:
The position has a starting annual salary of CAD$66,996 plus generous benefits, an annual research allowance, relocation assistance, and the opportunity to request additional research funds. The Dunlap Institute and the
Racah Institute are both committed to an inclusive and flexible workplace. We
encourage applications from qualified applicants of all sexual orientations and
gender expressions, racialized people, Indigenous peoples, and persons with
disabilities.
The nominal starting date for the position is September 1, 2023. All
application materials must be submitted online at AcademicJobsOnline by December 1, 2022. Applicants should submit (in PDF format): a cover
letter explicitly addressing the above selection criteria; a curriculum vitae,
a list of publications, and a two-page summary of current and future research
interests. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference
(on letterhead and signed) uploaded through AcademicJobOnline directly by the writers by
December 1, 2022. For the appointment at the University of Toronto: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week for a full-time postdoctoral fellow (pro-rated for those holding a partial appointment) recognizing that the needs of the employee’s research and training and the needs of the supervisor’s research program may require flexibility in the performance of the employee’s duties and hours of work. Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is covered by the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement. This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement. The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. |
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