Postdoctoral Fellow, Cosmology, College of Arts and Sciences
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Job Overview
The Department of Physics at University of Cincinnati invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in cosmology to begin in fall 2025. The successful applicant will join the research group of Professor Jahmour Givans, who will join the department in August 2025. Prof. Givans’ research group employs theory, simulations, and data analysis to better model cosmological systems and test the validity of the Lambda-cold dark matter paradigm. The postdoctoral fellow will have flexibility to pursue any research program related to the above goal, and will have the opportunity to carry out work for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, the LSST Dark Energy Science Collaboration, and Simons Observatory.
As part of their duties, the postdoctoral fellow is encouraged to provide mentorship and project supervision for graduate and/or undergraduate students. This position includes funds for professional travel, professional membership dues, publication fees, and computing costs. It also offers a competitive salary with health benefits. This is a three-year appointment with the third year contingent on mutual agreement by both parties.
Essential Functions
• Under close supervision , conceptualize and conduct research projects on theory, simulations, and data analysis to better model cosmological systems and test the validity of the Lambda-cold dark matter paradigm.
• 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
• CV
• A 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 Jahmour Givans by email at [jgivans@flatironinstitute.org].
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 jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Cosmology, College of Arts and Sciences
Cincinnati, OH, US
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