University of Texas at Austin, Cosmology Group

Position ID:University of Texas at Austin-Cosmology Group-POSTDOC [#20101]
Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics at the University of Texas, Austin
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Austin, Texas 78712, United States
Subject Areas: Physics / Astroparticle Physics, Astrophysics (astro-ph), Cosmology, Dark Matter, Elementary Particle Physics, Elementary Particle Theory, hep-ph, hep-th, HEP-Theory (hep-th), High Energy Theory Group, Particle, Particle Astrophysics, particle phenomenology and astroparticle physics, Particle Physics, Particle Theory, Particle/Cosmology Theory, theoretical astroparticle physics, Theoretical Astrophysics, Theoretical Particle Physics, Theory of Particle Physics
Appl Deadline:2021/12/15 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2021/10/15, finished 2022/06/18)
Position Description:    

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

A Postdoctoral opening will be available for outstanding individuals to work with Prof. Katherine Freese in the areas of theoretical particle astrophysics and cosmology. The research themes include dark matter, inflation, early universe physics, and learning about fundamental properties of the universe using cosmological data including the Cosmic Microwave Background.

The position is for two years beginning September 2022 with a possible extension to a third year depending on successful research of the postdoc as well as continuation of funding. The postdoctoral fellow will have access to research and travel funds, benefits as well as world-leading computing facilities (TACC). The postdoctoral fellow can participate in weekly activities of the Theory Group as well as take advantage of the excellent Astronomy Department. Freese is a member of the Simons Observatory and SPIDER CMB experiments. Applicants must have a PhD degree completed by the starting date of the position. UT Austin is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Prior to hire a background check will be completed on the applicant selected


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