Gravitational Wave Data Analysis, Black Hole & Neutron Star Mergers, Gravitational Wave Sources & Their Electromagnetic Counterparts
Image Credit: NSF/LIGO/Sonoma State University/A. Simonnet
The discovery of gravitational waves with LIGO opened a whole new window into the Cosmos. Previously ‘dark’ phenomena such as black hole mergers, which emit no light, can now be studied using the gravitational waves they emit. Some phenomena, including neutron star mergers, send us multiple ‘messengers’ – photons (light), gravitational waves, or neutrinos. Using combinations of these messengers to study the Cosmos, called multi-messenger astronomy, is revolutionizing our view of the universe.
Opportunity
Deadline: 11:59pm, December 1, 2018
CIERA invites applications for two postdoctoral associate research positions with Professor Raffaella Margutti in the area of Time-Domain and Multi-messenger Astrophysics. The subject of investigation includes supernovae, tidal disruptions of stars by super-massive black holes, gamma-ray bursts, and electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational wave sources.
Deadline: 11:59pm, December 1, 2018
Northwestern University expects to offer postdoctoral positions in theoretical astronomy and astrophysics starting in fall 2019. Successful applicants will benefit from interaction with a broad interdisciplinary group of researchers.
Deadline: 11:59pm, December 1, 2018
CIERA Fellows have the opportunity to pursue an independent research program and benefit from a diverse and dynamic intellectual environment. Candidates in all areas of astronomy and astrophysics are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 11:59pm, December 15, 2018
The Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) at Northwestern University invites applications for a postdoctoral associate position with Professor Wen-fai Fong in the field of astrophysical transients. Specific areas include discovery and characterization of EM counterparts to gravitational wave sources, gamma-ray bursts, and host galaxy environments. The successful candidate will lead and
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