Open Date
October 18, 2023
Application Review Begins
December 9, 2023
Location
University of Oklahoma
Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy
Description
The Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for two full-time tenure-track faculty positions in the astrophysics group. Qualified applicants in all areas of Astronomy and Astrophysics (Theory, Observation, and Instrumentation) are encouraged to apply. The appointments are expected to begin in August 2024, at the rank of Assistant or Associate professor. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The teaching load in the department is 1 course each semester.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Astronomy, Physics, or a related area, and must demonstrate accomplishment in astronomy-related research, as evidenced by a publication record that shows creativity, promise of future research contributions, and/or an ongoing externally funded research program. The successful applicant must show potential to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Position Begins
August 2024
Location
University of Oklahoma
Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy
Description
The high energy theory group at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a postdoctoral position to begin in August 2024. The initial appointment is for one year, with a possible extension to a second year based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
The high energy theory group currently consists of Prof. Howie Baer, Prof. Chung Kao, and Prof. Kuver Sinha. The interests of the members are in supersymmetry, early universe cosmology, dark matter, BSM collider phenomenology, and string phenomenology. The candidate will be expected to conduct research in theoretical high energy physics, mentor students in the group, and help maintain an active seminar and journal club schedule.
Your complete application must include a CV, publication list, research statement, and 3-5 letters of reference.
Contact
For more information, contact Kuver Sinha at kuver.sinha@ou.edu.
Application Deadline
December 17, 2023
Location
The position may be based at CERN, Oklahoma, or a national lab, depending on the location of the proposed activities.
Description
The experimental high-energy physics group at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position on the ATLAS experiment at the LHC. The analysis activities of the group are currently focused on studies of the Higgs/electroweak sector and top quark, as well as searches for BSM physics. The group has extensive experience in silicon strip and pixel detector technology, and currently participates in the Phase II upgrade of the ATLAS pixel detector. In addition, the university hosts an ATLAS tier-2 computing center.
The successful applicant is expected to devote ~2/3 FTE to physics analysis and ~1/3 FTE to detector operations, object reconstruction, and/or the Phase II pixel detector upgrade. Within these areas, the successful applicant will, in coordination with the faculty PIs (Abbott, Gutierrez, Strauss, Stupak), have flexibility to define the scope of work. The successful applicant will be supervised by the PI whose physics interests align most closely with the proposed work.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants in all areas of experimental high-energy physics are encouraged to apply, though preference will be given to those with experience on an LHC experiment. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in experimental high-energy physics at the time of appointment. Those with an interest in dark sectors, long-lived particles, or tracking are especially encouraged to apply. Applications, consisting of a cover letter (indicating the expected date of availability), CV (including a list of publications), and statement of research interests should be submitted electronically (as a single pdf) to john.stupak@ou.edu, with the subject “Postdoc position: ATLAS experiment.” Applicants should also arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent on their behalf directly to the same address. To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by Sunday, Dec. 17th. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Contact
For more information, contact John Stupak at john.stupak@ou.edu.
Application Deadline
January 15, 2024
Location
Norman, OK
Description
Applications are invited for the Dodge Family Prize Fellowship (DFPF) in astronomy/astrophysics at the University of Oklahoma. The astrophysics group enjoys institutional access to the APO 3.5m telescope, as well as OU’s OSCER supercomputer. Astrophysics faculty are members of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey V, the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae (ASAS-SN), the upcoming missions 4MOST, NASA’s Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT) program, and the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Our group's current activities include a mix of theoretical and observational research, including studies of AGN, exoplanets, gravitational lensing, galaxy clusters, quasar outflows, stellar activity, and white dwarfs (see https://ou.edu/cas/physics-astronomy).
We welcome all applicants interested in pursuing observational or theoretical research in any area of astrophysics. DFPFs are expected to conduct independent research, but we encourage applicants to indicate in their cover letters and research statements any collaborations they hope to develop with existing faculty.
Qualifications
Applicants should have completed requirements for a Ph.D. in Astronomy or Physics before the fellowship start date. The term of the fellowship is up to 3 years (2 years initial appointment plus 1 year renewal with satisfactory performance). The start date for the appointment is flexible, so please indicate your potential start date in your application. The stipend will be $65,000 per year plus benefits, along with an annual $10,000 research budget for the Fellow.
How to Apply
Applications should include: (1) a cover letter (max 2 pages), (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research interests and plans for independently led research to be carried out at OU (max 3 pages), and (4) having 3 reference letters sent by the application deadline. All materials must be uploaded via this application system.
Application Deadline
January 15, 2024
Location
Norman, OK
Description
The Astrophysics group at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a postdoctoral research position to work on studies of Sun-like and low-mass stars, within the research group led by Prof Sean Matt. Our growing research team is dynamic and collaborative and currently includes three PhD students and two undergraduate research students. The overarching goal of our research is to develop a theoretical understanding of rotation, magnetic activity, and mass loss of solar-like and low-mass stars, including interactions with their environments (e.g., planets, accretion disks), from the pre-main-sequence phase to the end of the main sequence. We encourage applications from all who have interests, skills, or experience in any of these areas and who will collaborate with the team.
Qualifications
Applicants should have completed requirements for a relevant PhD before the start date. This full-time position is for up to 3 years (2 years initial appointment plus 1 year renewal with satisfactory performance). The start date for the appointment is flexible, so please indicate a potential start date in your application. There is ample funding for computing resources and travel, and there will also be the opportunity to gain experience in mentoring, outreach, and other departmental activities.
How to Apply
Applications should include: (1) a cover letter (optional, max 2 pages), (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a brief research statement (max 2 pages) describing past work and future interests, and (4) having 3 reference letters sent by the application deadline. All materials must be uploaded via this application system.
