Postdoctoral Research Scholar

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Position Information

Announcement Number	STAFF - VA - 24105
For questions regarding this position, please contact:	Hang Yu at [email protected] .
Classification Title	Postdoctoral Researcher
Working Title	Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Brief Position Overview	There will be a postdoctoral scholar opening in the research group of Professor Hang Yu starting May 1, 2024. The initial appointment will be for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal contingent on continued funding and a reasonable level of research performance.
Position Number	4C9975
Department	Physics
Division	College of Letters & Science
Appointment Type	Research Professional
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FLSA	Exempt
Union Affiliation	Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE	1.0
Benefits Eligible	Eligible
Salary	Salary range of $56,000 to $61,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type	LOA
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Recruitment Type	Open

Position Details

General Statement	This position is in the Department of Physics, in the College of Letters and Sciences.
Duties and Responsibilities	The postdoctoral researcher would carry out research in collaboration with Prof. Hang Yu’s group focusing on theoretical astrophysics and gravity. Potential topics include tidal interactions in compact binaries, relativistic celestial dynamics, and astrophysics of gravitational-wave sources. The candidate is expected to tackle research problems using either theoretical calculations or computational tools. During the appointment, the candidate is highly encouraged to apply for external fundings together with Prof. Yu to support the continuation of the project.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills	A Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
The Successful Candidate Will	Independent problem-solving skills. Good communication skills. Self-motivated and ready to learn new things.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information	This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?	No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	Upon completion of successful search.
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Applications will be:	Screening of applications will begin on October 3rd, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
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