University of California, Santa Barbara, Physics

Position ID:UCSB-Physics-ACPDOC [#20585]
Position Title: Astro & Cosmology Postdoc - UCSB
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Areas: Astrophysics / Astrophysics and Gravitational Physics, Cosmology, Gravitational Waves, Theoretical Astrophysics
Appl Deadline:2022/01/01 11:59PMhelp popup* finished (2021/11/19, finished 2022/07/02, listed until 2022/01/31)
Position Description:    

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

The Department of Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Gravitational Wave Physics with Prof. Tejaswi Venumadhav. The selected candidate will have the freedom to pursue an independent research program in any aspect of gravitational wave physics and astronomy (theory, data analysis, inference, and interpretation), as well as the opportunity to participate in collaborative development of innovative methods in gravitational wave data analysis and inference, and integrate them into existing tools. There may also be opportunities to co-advise graduate and/or undergraduate student research.

The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year, contingent on continued funding and a reasonable level of research performance.

We invite interested researchers to submit applications by January 1, 2022 for full consideration. The application must consist of a curriculum vita, publication list, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference. The position will remain open until filled, but materials should arrive by the deadline to ensure full consideration.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees must (a) provide proof of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment and provide proof of Full Vaccination no later than eight weeks after their first date of employment; or (b) if applicable, submit a request for Exception or Deferral no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.


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UCSB Dept. of Physics
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