Research Associate-Fixed Term
- Employer
- Michigan State University
- Location
- East Lansing
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science
Department: Physics-Astronomy 10032666
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Fixed Term Academic Staff, Research/Scientific, Non-Union
Position SummaryApplications are invited for a Research Associate (postdoctoral) position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University. The successful candidate will be working with Prof. Wolfgang Kerzendorf on adding the necessary microphysics to model nebular spectra to the radiative transfer code TARDIS and subsequent modeling of observations. This group is actively developing an opensource framework that will allow for the analysis of supernova spectra at many phases. Our effort is aided by the development of machine learning and statistical techniques that will allow for parameter inference of archival observations. The successful candidate will focus on the extension of TARDIS to modeling spectra in the nebular phase and subsequently apply this to existing observational data. A firm grasp of radiative transfer and programming (in particular Python) is required. Statistics and machine learning experience are preferred. Michigan State offers access to local High-Performance Computing resources and to the SOAR 4-m telescope. Inquiries about the position are actively encouraged (kerzendo@pa.msu.edu). MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, person of color, veterans, and person with disabilities.
Required Degree
Doctorate -astronomy, physics, or a related subject
Minimum RequirementsCandidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in astronomy, physics, or a related subject by the appointment start, which would be no later than Fall 2020. The appointment will be one-year contracts renewable up to three years depending on the availability of funding and performance.
Required Application MaterialsApplicants should submit a cover letter, CV including publication list, and a brief statement of research interests to the web site: www.careers.msu.edu using posting number 607420. In addition, applicants should submit the names and e-mail addresses of three references which will be contacted when the short list is constructed.
Special InstructionsReview of applications will begin on September 27, 2019 and will continue until the position has been filled. Review of Applications Begins On
09/27/2019
MSU StatementMichigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Advertised: Sep 13, 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 12, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
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