Postdoctoral Associate in Star Formation (Astronomy)

Job no: 535168
Work type: Post Doc Associate
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Physical/Mathematical Sciences
Department: 16060100 - LS-ASTRONOMY-GENERAL

Classification Title:

Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description:

A Post-doctoral Associate position is available to work on a project on the formation of the initial mass function with Dr. Adam Ginsburg in the Department of Astronomy. The anticipated start date is May 16, 2025, but can be negotiated.

We have a position available in our group to work on the development of a toolkit connecting protostellar evolution models to radiative transfer grids. The goal is to synthesize these protostar models into protocluster models and compare them to JWST and ALMA data.

The applicant must have a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or Computer Science by the date of appointment. This position will be initially awarded for one year.

UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 7 th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2025 rankings), and 1 st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville .

Expected Salary:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package. To see more, visit, benefits.hr.ufl.edu.

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or Computer Science

Preferred Qualifications: Experience radiative transfer calculations, machine learning, and high performance computing is desired. Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

A complete application includes (1) a cover letter summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae including a list of publication, (3) a research statement (limited to 5 pages including figures, tables, and references), and (4) a list of three references. After initial review, letters of recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants.

Applications will be reviewed beginning April 16, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. For additional information, you may address your specific questions to Dr. Adam Ginsburg (adamginsburg@ufl.edu).

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The Department of Astronomy is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities, classes, ethnicities/races, gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

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