THEA Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Theoretical Astrophysics

The Theoretical High-Energy Astrophysics (THEA) group at Columbia University invites applications for the THEA Postdoctoral Fellowship. The initial appointment in the rank of a Postdoctoral Research Scientist will be for one year, with anticipated renewal for up to three years. The successful candidates will conduct independent and collaborative research under the guidance of professors Andrei Beloborodov, Yuri Levin, Brian Metzger and Lorenzo Sironi. More information on THEA can be found at https://thea.astro.columbia.edu . THEA Fellows have access to high-performance computational facilities and travel funds. Up to a few positions will be available, with specific research topics depending on the interests of the selected candidates and proposed faculty mentors. The expected start date is on or around September 1, 2025. Candidates must hold a PhD in Physics or Astronomy by the date of the appointment. Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae with the list of publications, a research statement that does not exceed 3 pages, and arrange for three reference letters sent directly by the writers. All application materials should be sent to [email protected] by November 8, 2024, though late applications may be considered until the position is full. Candidates interested in the physics of neutron stars and black holes are also encouraged to apply to the postdoc positions of the Simons Collaboration on Extreme Electrodynamics of Compact Sources (SCEECS), and select their preference for Columbia as host institution: https://www.simonsceecs.com/open-position . Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Employer. Applications from women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.