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| Postdoctoral Appointment in Space Science Research | Closing date: 2024-12-15
Contact: Joseph Romano |
| The South Texas Space Science Institute (STSSI) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) in Brownsville announces the opening of two postdoctoral appointments in space science research, broadly defined. The successful candidates are expected to actively contribute to and expand the current research activities at UTRGV in space science technology development, gravitational-wave (GW) astronomy, optical, and radio astronomy, or experimental GW detector development. | | ▸ more | The STSSI is an interdisciplinary institute with active research in various areas of space and astrophysical science. We are particularly interested in hiring creative and motivated candidates who are at ease working both collaboratively and independently in a vibrant, interdisciplinary and synergistic group.
Specifically, we are looking for one postdoc to work in the STARGATE Space Technology Group 1 (SG1). The STARGATE SG1 group is specifically focused on experimental physics and technology development with space applications. Current areas of research include phased array development (with applications in spacecraft communication and radio astronomy); testing of materials, electronics, and systems in a simulated space environment; and laser systems for space communication, precision metrology, and gravity gradiometry (including applications for space and ground-based gravitational-wave detectors). The STARGATE project has extensive research equipment and facilities for electronics and antenna testing, printed circuit board fabrication, space environment simulation, rapid prototyping, and laser and optics research.
The research area for the second postdoc is more open-ended. We are looking for the strongest possible candidate to collaborate on research projects with members of STSSI in the areas of gravitational-wave astronomy (data analysis or source modeling), optical and/or radio astronomy, or experimental GW detector development.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, and a strong interest in leading research efforts as part of STSSI. The postdoc will also have ample opportunity to assist in the supervision of undergraduate and graduate students involved in STSSI research projects.
Appointments are for 2 years with annual renewal contingent upon satisfactory progress and funding status. The anticipated start date of the position is either Summer or Fall 2025. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply through the UTRGV job portal.
To apply, please submit your application via the UTRGV job portal at careers.utrgv.edu for Position Number SRGV7883 or careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44961.
Review of the applications will start January 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.
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