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Theoretical Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship - University of Florida

No. 25128
Position/Title: Theoretical Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship
Institution: University of Florida

Submit Resumes To:
Attention: Jonathan Tan, Associate Prof.
Dept. of Astronomy

Tel: 352 392 2052 x 254
FAX: 352 392 5089

URL1: www.astro.ufl.edu/
URL2: www.astro.ufl.edu/theory/
URL3:

Email Inquiries: theory09@astro.ufl.edu

The closing date for receipt of applications: 01/01/2009 (Application date has passed)

Job Description:

The Theoretical Astrophysics Group at the University of Florida (UF), invites applications for one or more postdoctoral fellowship positions with an anticipated start date of Fall 2009. Successful candidate(s) will be expected to carry out original research in theoretical astrophysics, independently and/or in collaboration with UF faculty in the Astronomy and/or Physics department.

UF has extensive high-performance computing facilities and is a partner in the 10.4m Gran Telescopio Canarias Observatory and the SDSS III survey. UF's observational and instrumentation groups are leading three major new instruments (GTC-CANARICAM, Gemini-FLAMINGOS2, SDSS-MARVELS) that are expected to be operational in 2009. Candidates are encouraged to propose theoretical research that relates to these facilities and/or existing research programs at UF, including exoplanets, star and galaxy formation, and stellar populations. Further information including a list of faculty and their research interests is available at the above URLs.

The appointment is renewable annually for up to 3 years based on satisfactory performance, needs of the Departments and College, and available funding. A Ph.D. in a relevant field by the starting date is required. Application materials (CV, publications list, statement of research interests and plans (max 5 pages), and three letters of reference) should be emailed to theory09 @ astro.ufl.edu. Application materials should be received by January 1, 2009 to ensure full consideration. For more information about the position, please contact Profs. Eric Ford or Jonathan Tan.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

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