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Job Title:
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department:
Arts and Sciences | Astronomy
The Ohio State University Department of Astronomy seeks a postdoctoral scholar to work with Professor Christopher Kochanek on time domain astrophysics projects related to massive stars and active galactic nuclei.
Qualifications: A doctoral degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics or related area required by time of hire. Experience in theoretical analyses and modeling of astronomical data desired.
Additional Information:
The Ohio State University is a full member of the SDSS-V collaboration and has access to the Large Binocular Telescope and MDM Observatory. Postdoctoral scholars have access to both SDSS-V data and telescope time. We seek candidates who will contribute to and benefit from the highly interactive environment of Ohio State Astronomy.
The target hiring range is $55,000-$65,000. The actual salary will fall within this range based on internal equity, the candidate's qualifications and available funding. The position is for up to 3 years depending on performance and the availability of funding.
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications (can be included in the CV), and a brief description of past and proposed research. We strongly prefer that these be provided as one document and in that order. The cover letter should provide the names, institutions, and email addresses of at least three individuals who could provide recommendation letters upon request. We recommend that you skip “Autofill with Resume” and choose “Apply Manually.” It is fine to answer only the required questions. Under “My Experience,” there is a place to upload your documents.
Inquiries may be directed to Christopher Kochanek at kochanek.1@osu.edu.
Location:
McPherson Chemical Laboratory (0053)
Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift
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