Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Arizona (UArizona) Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory (SO) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will work with Professor Carl Fields on topics in computational stellar astrophysics relating to massive stars and/or stellar transients. Candidates with experience in code development, implementation, and leading scientific research using large-scale multi-physics software frameworks such as FLASH, Athena++, CASTRO, and other such tools are encouraged to apply.

The postdoc will be encouraged to integrate into the Theory, Data and Computation Group and support an equitable scholarly environment in research, mentoring, and service. Your work will focus on multi-physics simulations of massive star explosions and/or similar transient phenomena. You will have access to High Performance Computing resources as well as direct access to various world-class facilities for ground-based radio and optical observing. Postdocs can apply for time on any Steward facility directly as PI, and will be encouraged to do so.

UArizona offers a world-class research environment in astrophysics with strong interdisciplinary programs across the Departments of Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Sciences, the UA Data Science Institute, UA Space Institute, and NSF’s NOIRLab. 

Applications will be reviewed starting 11/10/24