Postdoctoral Fellow, Cosmology, College of Arts and Sciences

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Job Overview

The Department of Physics at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in cosmology.

The successful candidate will work with Professor Jessica Muir, who is joining the department in January 2025. Prof. Muir’s group will focus on research in cosmology theory, computation, and data analysis, with a particular interest in preparing for and using data from the Vera C.

Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), as well as combining data from multiple cosmological probes to test the standard cosmological model.

The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to work as part of the LSST Dark Energy Science Collaboration (DESC) as well as the Dark Energy Survey (DES).

The postdoctoral fellow will also be supported and encouraged to submit their own proposals for new projects and will have opportunities, if interested, to mentor graduate and undergraduate students working on their own research projects.

This position includes funds for professional travel, publications and computing and offers a competitive salary with health benefits.

The position will be a two-year appointment with an option to extend to a third year. The ideal start date is August 2025 or earlier.

Essential Functions

Under close supervision, conceptualize and conduct research projects in cosmology theory, computation, and data analysis, with a particular interest in preparing for and using data from the Vera C.

Rubin Observatory LSST, as well as combining data from multiple cosmological probes to test the standard cosmological model.

• Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.
• Train, teach techniques to, and mentor junior researchers.
• Participate / assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and / or presentation; may assist in grant writing.
• Establish and manage collaborations with other research groups.
• Keep informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of appointment, must have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates must complete our online application. As part of the online application, you are required to submit :

• Cover letter
• Statement of Research Goals / Interests (no more than 3 pages)
• Contact information for at least three references.

Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. If you have questions about the position, please contact Jessica Muir [email protected] .

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https : / / www.uc.edu / careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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