University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Position ID:

University of Hawaii at Manoa-Department of Physics and Astronomy-PD [#28535]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Astrophysics & Cosmology
Particle Physics / Dark Matter
Cosmology/Particle Astrophysics
Theoretical Physics
Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics (more...)

Appl Deadline:

2024/12/01 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/09/20, listed until 2025/03/11)

Position Description:

Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Hiring Unit: Department of Physics and Astronomy

Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa

Closing Date: December 1st 2024

Salary Information: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: The initial term of this position is for two years. Renewal for a further year is possible subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Duties and Responsibilities: Perform research in the areas of gravitation and cosmology, broadly defined. Candidates with experience in the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:

- Dark energy

- The Hubble tension

- Dark matter in celestial objects

- Gravitational wave astronomy and its applications to new physics

- Modified Gravity

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must hold (or be about to complete) a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, cosmology, gravitation, or any area related to those above.

To Apply: Submit the following via academic jobs online:

– Cover letter

– Curriculum vitae

– Publication list

– Statement of research interests

– Three letters of recommendation

Inquiries: Jeremy Sakstein sakstein@hawaii.edu

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Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation for the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact the EEO/AA coordinator(s) for the respective campus. Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: http://ope.ed.gov/security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Publication list
Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://www.phys.hawaii.edu

Department of Physics & Astronomy
Watanabe Hall
2505 Correa Road
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822
USA