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| Postdoctoral Research Scientist | Closing date: 2026-11-06
Contact: Nathan Schweer |
| The Theoretical High-Energy Astrophysics (THEA) group in the Columbia Astrophysics Laboratory invites applications for the THEA Postdoctoral Fellowship. | | ▸ more | Description:
The Theoretical High-Energy Astrophysics (THEA) group in the Columbia Astrophysics Laboratory invites applications for the THEA Postdoctoral Fellowship. The initial appointment in the rank of a Postdoctoral Research Scientist will be for one year, with anticipated renewal for up to three years, contingent upon work eligibility and the usual standards for satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Successful candidates will conduct independent and collaborative research under the guidance of Andrei Beloborodov, Luca Comisso, Yuri Levin, Brian Metzger and Lorenzo Sironi. More information about THEA group can be found at https://thea.astro.columbia.edu. THEA Fellows have access to high-performance computational facilities and travel funds. The expected start date is on or around September 1, 2027. The salary range for this position is $73,000-$83,000.
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Astronomy, Physics, or a related discipline by the date of the appointment.
Application Instructions:
All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system at https://apply.interfolio.com/193853. Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae with the list of publications, a research statement that does not exceed 3 pages, and contact information for three references, who will be asked to provide a confidential letter of recommendation. Applications will be considered complete only after all requested materials have been received. All application materials should be submitted by November 6, 2026. Late applications may also be considered.
THEA applicants are also strongly encouraged to apply for the Ernest Kempton Adams Fellowship at Columbia University. Further information on the EKA Fellowship can be found at https://apply.interfolio.com/192942.
Candidates interested in the physics of neutron stars and black holes should also apply to the positions offered by the Simons Collaboration on Extreme Electrodynamics of Compact Sources (SCEECS), https://aas.org/jobregister/ad/dce72175.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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