The Missouri University of Science and Technology anticipates having one
or more postdoctoral positions in the areas of gravitational physics and
astrophysics. The position(s) are for one year, renewable for up to three
years contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance. The
applicant must have (or be close to completing) a Ph.D. in physics or
related fields and show a strong track record in gravitational-wave data
analysis and instrumentation, experimental gravitational-wave science,
and/or multi-messenger astrophysics.
The new astrophysics group at Missouri University S&T is part of the LIGO
Scientific Collaboration and is active in various areas of experimental
and theoretical gravity, astrophysics and cosmology. Current faculty
members in the group include Professor Marco Cavaglia and Assistant
Professor Shun Saito, as well as several graduate students. The
postdoctoral scholar(s) funded by this position will work in close
collaboration with the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the Virgo
Collaboration, as well as partner astrophysics collaborations. The
successful applicant is expected to engage in a collaborative research
program in the above areas, mentor undergraduate and graduate students,
and contribute to the educational and outreach activities of the group.
Depending on the research program and interests of the applicant, these
activities may be carried out by residing full-time at one of the LIGO
sites in Livingston, LA or Hanford, WA.
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with 99
degree programs in 40 areas of study such as computer science, business,
engineering, humanities, and liberal arts. It is located about 100 miles
west of St. Louis, Missouri, in the multicultural community of Rolla,
surrounded by Ozarks scenery. The physics department has recently opened a
new research area with emphasis in gravitational physics, astrophysics and
cosmology, which is expected to grow substantially in the next few years.
A curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) and a statement of
research interests should be sent in pdf format to Marco Cavaglia
"marco.cavagliaATligo.org". Please use the subject "Gravitational
physics and astrophysics post-doc application." Applicants must also
arrange to have at least three recommendation letters to be sent to the
same email address. Please direct questions about the position to
"marco.cavagliaATligo.org".
Consideration of applications will begin on February 1, 2019, but
applications will be accepted until an adequate applicant pool is
established, or until the position(s) are filled. The astrophysics group
at Missouri University S&T is committed to increasing diversity in the
sciences. Applications from under-represented groups in physics are
particularly encouraged. The astrophysics group will strive to meet the
needs of dual-career couples.