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Postdoctoral Scholars-Theoretical Astrophysics, Cosmology, and Planetary Science- Department of Astronomy

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Position description

The Theoretical Astrophysics Center (TAC) at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for the TAC Postdoctoral Fellowships, with an expected start date in the summer or fall of 2016. The Fellows are expected to carry out independent research on topics of their choosing in theoretical astrophysics, cosmology or planetary science. The positions are at full time (100%) for three years. In addition to being considered for the TAC Fellowship, applicants will also be considered for grant-supported postdoctoral positions with TAC members.

Current senior members of the TAC include Jonathan Arons, Eugene Chiang, Joanne Cohn, Marc Davis, Al Glassgold, Wick Haxton, Daniel Kasen, Richard Klein, Chung-Pei Ma, Philip Marcus, Christopher McKee, Burkhard Militzer, Eliot Quataert, Uros Seljak, and Martin White. Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to interact with the broad spectrum of researchers in the Berkeley Astronomy Department and with other experimental and theoretical programs in the neighboring Physics Department, Space Sciences Laboratory, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Additional information on the TAC can be found at the following url: http://astro.berkeley.edu/tac/

Basic/minimum qualifications:
The minimum qualifications required to be considered an applicant for the position are the completion of all degree requirements for a PhD or equivalent degree in astrophysics or a related field excluding the dissertation by the application date.

Additional qualifications:
Candidates must have obtained their PhD or equivalent degree in astrophysics or a related field by the start date.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualification based on classification. The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their work. UC Berkeley offers excellent health and welfare packages. It also has a number of policies and programs in place to support employees as they balance work and family. Information on available plans and eligibility can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and- benefits/index.html

To apply:
Please submit applications electronically at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00826

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all forms listed below by November 16, 2015 to be considered for this position: cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, publication list, statement of research interest and plans, and three letters of recommendation. A statement of contributions to diversity is optional.

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

Position will remain open until filled.

For questions contact Bellamie Stark at bstark@berkeley.edu.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Publication List

  • Statement of research interest and plans

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required