Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science Physics, Extrasolar Planets and their Host Stars

Description

Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Associate position in the areas of theoretical extrasolar and solar system planets at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) with Prof. Ian Dobbs-Dixon. Areas associated with planetary atmospheres, planetary formation, interior evolution, gravitational dynamics, stellar interactions, and Martian processes align with ongoing research at NYUAD, but other areas of interest are also encouraged. Position are for 1 year and include competitive salaries and generous benefits.

Researchers will be expected to bring experience and expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, radiative transfer, atmospheric chemistry, planetary structure, n-body calculations, retrieval calculations, interior convection, or aeronomy. Astrophysical research at NYUAD spans a wide range of topics, including astroparticle studies, stellar and planetary physics, compact objects, and cosmological simulations, allowing researchers to interact with a wide swath of topics. In parallel to the academic departments at NYUAD, multiple Institute Programs serve to significantly enhance research activities, including the Center for Space Science (CSS) and the Center for Astro Particle and Planetary Physics (CAP3). Overall all, more than 30 postdoctoral researchers are involved with astrophysics, providing a rich environment for research.

Research at NYUAD into planetary physics is heavily supported at both the institutional and national levels. Locally, NYUAD has access to significant on-campus computational resources, including a medium-sized Linux consisting of more than 28,000 computing cores and a peak performance of approx. 1.3 PFLOPS. Researchers have full access to this. Nationally, the commitment to Space Science has increased exponentially, culminating most recently in the successful insertion of the Al Amal Spacecraft into the Martian atmosphere. The next years will see a flood of data from the probe, for which better theoretical models are needed. Overall, the commitment to planetary science at NYUAD and within the UAE promises to spur significant advancements, allow for scientific innovation, and provide future opportunities.

Interested applicants would join the NYUAD Planetary Science Group, working directly with Prof. Ian Dobbs-Dixon. Applicants are required to have a PhD in Astrophysics or related field. Applications require a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a full publication list), a succinct (3 pages) statement of research interests, transcript and two letters of recommendation. In the research statement, please highlight how your research integrates or enhances ongoing research at NYUAD. Any questions can be directed to idd1@nyu.edu.

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.

About NYUAD

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.