Post-Doctoral Associate / Research Associate in the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science

Job title: Post-Doctoral Associate / Research Associate in the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science

Company: New York University Abu Dhabi

Job description: Post-Doctoral Associate / Research Associate in the Center for Astrophysics and Space ScienceEmployer Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Closing date 19 Feb 2025View more categoriesView less categoriesAcademic Discipline , Job Type , , , Contract Type HoursSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Descriptionat NYUAD is looking to appoint new independent fellows working in one (or more) of the center’s research fields.The center currently consists of eight faculty members and more than 25 researchers and PhD students. CASS is structured around five key research areas:

• Sun and Space Weather, Stellar Physics
• Planetary Science
• Galactic Astrophysics (including compact objects)
• Extragalactic Astrophysics and Cosmology
• Astroparticle Physics (Dark Matter searches, gamma-ray spectroscopy)

The Center possesses the unique possibility to investigate fundamental questions in astrophysics, astroparticle physics, and planetary physics from several points of view, with the expertise of its members ranging from collecting and analyzing state-of-the-art data on the nature of the visible and invisible matter in the Universe, to detailed theoretical and numerical studies from planets to galaxies, and linking them together cohesively.We expect successful applicants to work towards improving the collaborations and connections among the different areas. We invite applicants to visit our to learn more about current research projects at CASS.The center fellows will have access to a 70,000-core Infiniband Cluster (Jubail) dedicated to the science division, several GPU-based clusters at NYUAD, and other supercomputer facilities through the CASS network. NYUAD also has guaranteed observing time on the Green Bank Telescope, the Very Long Baseline Array, and Las Cumbres Observatory, and is a participant in SDSS-V.Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or a closely related field. The appointment will be for an initial period of two years with a likely extension to a total of three years. CASS fellows will have dedicated funds for traveling, computing, publications, etc.The preferred starting date is Fall of 2025, but earlier dates are also possible.Applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publication list, and a brief (ideally 2-3 pages) statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation. Applicants are strongly encouraged to outline in their research statement how they plan to help create connections between the different research areas of the CASS.Applications received before December 31, 2024, will receive full consideration, positions will stay open until filled. If you have any questions, please e-mailThe terms of employment include a very competitive salary, housing allowance, medical insurance, educational subsidies for children, and other benefits. Please note that the UAE does not levy income tax.About NYUADNYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity EmployerUAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementFor people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR:NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.Share this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.Similar jobs

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