Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Springfield Campus

Physics, Astronomy & Material Science

020700 COLLEGE OF NATL & APP SCIENCE

Unclassified

$64,000/annually

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

No, Position is available to all applicants.

Full Time Regular

Exempt

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is a staff member who is appointed for a limited period of time to pursue advanced training by assisting a faculty member in specific research.

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 Postdoctoral 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 (e.g., supervising students and possibly outreach and teaching activities) The candidate will also include and advise undergraduate research projects related to the grant and should be available to participate in outreach activities. This position will include travel to multiple national and international meetings/conferences.

A Ph.D. in Astrophysics or Physics is required.
Ability to work and live in Missouri in the United States.
Familiarity with the physics of hot compact stars expected
Familiarity with running stellar structure and/or evolution code within the Linux or Mac OS is expected
Knowledge of Python programming is also expected.
The candidates must have an excellent research record, commensurate with the duration of their research career.
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.

09/15/2025

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

The anticipated start date is January 15, 2026.

The first date of consideration is October 20, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should submit a CV, a copy of transcripts, a statement of research interest, and contact information for at least three references.

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

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