Job Description:

Position Title: Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Physics & Astronomy

Department: College: College of Science

Location: Kinard 120A

Open Date: Dec 12, 2024

Description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Clemson University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Observational Astronomy.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of astronomers from Clemson University, South Carolina State University, and the University of the Virgin Islands, supported by an NSF Partner in Astronomy and Astrophysics Research and Education (PAARE) grant. The candidate will lead and coordinate observations of Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs) and Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs) across multiple facilities, including the SARA Consortium Telescopes, the Robotically Controlled Telescope, and the Etelman Observatory, representing the three partner institutions. This role offers opportunities for travel among partner institutions to foster collaboration and advance research initiatives.

The anticipated start is August 2025. The appointment will be for one year with options for yearly renewal for up to three years based on performance and funding availability.

For more information about the Physics & Astronomy Department, please visit the website https://www.clemson.edu/science/academics/departments/physics/index.html.

For more information about Clemson, please visit the website http://www.clemson.edu/.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy with a background in observational astronomy.

Application Instructions

All applications received by January 15, 2025 will be given consideration and the position will remain open until filled. The applications should be submitted via Interfolio at:

http://apply.interfolio.com/160706

and must include:

1) Curriculum vitae

2) List of publications

3) Statement of research interests

4) Three confidential letters of reference

For more information, please contact Dr. Marco Ajello at majello@clemson.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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