Northwestern University is offering two postdoctoral associate positions in astrophysical fluid dynamics, one starting Jan 1, 2025, the other starting Fall 2025. The positions are part of a Simons Foundation grant on “Fundamental Fluid Processes in Climate, Stellar, and Planetary Modeling” and will be supervised by Prof. Daniel Lecoanet. The postdocs will study different problems related to waves in stellar interiors (e.g., wave-induced angular momentum transport, chemical mixing, nonlinear wave interactions), and will also be part of an interdisciplinary collaboration team studying similar problems with applications in planetary science, atmospheric science, and oceanography. Appointments will be for a two-year term, with the possibility to extend for a third year. The start dates are flexible.
These positions will be part of the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) at Northwestern. Successful applicants will benefit from interaction with a broad interdisciplinary group of researchers and will be immersed in a diverse and dynamic intellectual environment (learn more about CIERA’s programs and activities: https://ciera.northwestern.edu/programs). CIERA researchers have exclusive access to two high-performance computer clusters, providing access to 5,996 compute cores. Additional HPC resources, including high-memory nodes, are available through Northwestern’s Quest cluster (see https://ciera.northwestern.edu/high-performance-computing/ for more information). A dedicated Computational Specialist is also on staff to assist CIERA researchers.
Please submit applications electronically. Applications should include a cover letter (stating your interest in and relevant experience/skills for the position), a CV (including a list of publications with the most important 1 to 3 publications indicated with an asterisk), a three-page statement of research accomplishments and plans, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be uploaded to Academic Jobs Online. All questions should be sent by email to daniel.lecoanet@northwestern.edu. Applications received by November 18, 2024 will receive full consideration. Later applications will be considered until all positions are filled. Please state that you are applying for a Postdoctoral Associate position in Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics in your cover letter. If you wish to apply for other CIERA positions, submit a separate application per position applied. Applicants must complete their Ph.D. requirements prior to appointment.
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