Postdoctoral Scholar in Astrophysics | University of California, Merced - Military Veterans

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: August 1, 2024

Position duration: 2 years. Renewal for a third year is subject to performance and availability of funds.

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research position at the University of California Merced. The successful applicant will work with Professor Anna Nierenberg on topics relating to using strong gravitational lensing to measure fundamental properties of dark matter. Of particular interest are candidates who are interested in research in one or more of the following: gravitational lens observations and analysis, AGN emission region properties, dark matter particle physics and simulation, and statistical inference methods. Available resources include JWST, Hubble Space Telescope, and Keck data, and access to the MERCED shared cluster and the San Diego Super Computing Center. A fraction of the successful candidates' time is expected to be devoted to independent research.

Basic qualifications

PhD in Physics, Astronomy, Statistics, or related fields.

ABOUT UC MERCED

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California systems 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students ( https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics ), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence ( https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/ ).

The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy .

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Reference requirements

3 letters of reference required

SeeTable 23for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $64,480 - $ 77,327.