Washington University in St. Louis, McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences

Position ID:

Washington University in St. Louis-McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences-POSTDOC [#29069, 157168]

Position Title:

MCSS Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

St Louis, Missouri 63130, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Astrophysics / Astrophysics, Astrophysics and Gravitational Physics, Black holes, Cosmology, Dark Matter
Cosmology / Astrophysics Theory, Cosmic Microwave Background, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Fundamental Theory/Cosmology, Particle Astrophysics, Particle Astrophysics/ Gravitational Physics
Astrophysics & Cosmology
Earth Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
Particle Astrophysics (more...)

Appl Deadline:

2024/12/20 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/10/28, listed until 2024/12/20)

Position Description:

Description Washington University in St. Louis invites applicants to conduct independent research as a postdoctoral fellow of the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences (MCSS) in the broad field of space sciences. We welcome applicants with interests in Astromaterials, Cosmochemistry, or Meteoritics; Experimental, Theoretical, or Observational Astrophysics; Planetary Science; Particle and Nuclear Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation; and Earth as a Planet. In their application materials, the candidate should describe their research interests and list potential collaborators from among the faculty fellows of the MCSS.

Employment in this fellowship is planned to begin in July 2025 for an anticipated initial one-year term, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Additional information about the postdoctoral program at Washington University is at: https://postdoc.wustl.edu/ and https://artsci.washu.edu/postdoctoral-appointments-arts-sciences

Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD or be a May 2025 degree candidate specializing in one of the fields listed above and have a record of excellent scholarship. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated expertise in relevant observational, lab-based, theoretical, and computational methodologies.

Application Instructions: Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a 2-page statement of interest or research proposal, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Applicants are responsible for contacting referees. Referees will need to have their letters uploaded to the link provided by the application site. Applications and reference letters are due December 20, 2024 through Interfolio. Questions related to the search or application process may be directed to Vickie Gee at spacesciences@wustl.edu.

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: Contact: Vickie Gee; Email:; Web Page: https://mcss.wustl.edu/news/postdoctoral-fellowship-opening-0