Faculty Research Associate

Description of Primary Duties

This is a grant-funded position with a current limit of 2 years 9 months with progress reviewed after one year.

Investigate parameters of stellar structure and evolution to improve the match between models and observations, particularly related to asteroseismology, using evolutionary models, expected to be MESA and GYRE. The successful candidate is also expected to disseminate results in appropriate journals and conferences and supervise undergraduate students in project-related research. It is expected that the Faculty Research Associate is a specialist with experience in the physics of stellar structure pertaining to hot compact (subdwarf B) stars and will receive additional on-the-job training as needed for other required activities supervising students and possibly outreach and teaching activities)

This position will include travel to multiple national and international meetings / conferences.

The candidate will also include and advise undergraduate research projects related to the grant and should be available to participate in outreach activities. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education A doctorate is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements

Skills : Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills are required. Additional Qualifications Candidate should be in possession of a degree in Astrophysics or Physics prior to starting (ABD okay).

Applicants with familiarity of stellar evolution, stellar evolution codes, evolved stars (particularly diffusion), asteroseismology, and / or MESA / GYRE are particularly well-matched to this position.

Link to Job Description Open Date 12 / 12 / Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)