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Ohio State University, Center for Cosmology and AstroParticle Physics

Position ID:
OSU-CCAPP-POSTDOC1 [#31013]
Position Title: 
Post Doctoral Scholar
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Nuclear astrophysics / Physics
Astrophysics / Gravitational Waves
Nuclear Theory / Dense QCD
High Energy Physics / Nuclear Theory
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/01 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/10/27, listed until 2025/12/01)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Nuclear Theory group at The Ohio State University invites applications for a postdoctoral position at the intersection of nuclear theory and astrophysics, focusing on the study of dense nuclear matter and neutron stars. Applicants studying the equation of state of QCD at nonzero baryon density, transport properties of dense matter, connections between gravitational-wave and/or other astrophysical measurements and the microphysical properties of neutron-star matter are all encouraged to apply. 

The postdoctoral scholar will be expected to collaborate with current members of the nuclear-theory group and the Center for Cosmology and AstroParticle Physics (CCAPP) as well as encouraged to conduct independent research. This is a term position for 2 years with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funds. 

Required Education: Doctorate (Academic) in physics or related field 

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in physics or related field by the time of appointment. Demonstrated record of accomplishments in neutron-star physics or dense QCD matter. 

Additional Information: Applications should include: 
  • A cover letter detailing the applicant’s fit for the position 
  • A full curriculum vitae with publications list 
  • A brief research statement (3 pages maximum) summarizing past and proposed future research 
  • A list of 3 references
All materials must be submitted via this Workday link, https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Post-Doctoral-Scholar_R139160-1

Review of applications will begin on November 24, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. 

For questions about the position, please contact Professor Tyler Gorda (gorda.1@osu.edu).

We are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please see the job description above on how to apply.
Contact: Mrs. Valuncha Paterson
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
Physics Research Building
191 W. Woodruff Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Web Page: https://ccapp.osu.edu/