Job Information
Ohio University Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Physics and Astronomy in Athens, Ohio
Job Description:
The department of Physics and Astronomy at Ohio University invites applications to a postdoctoral research position in observational and theoretical cosmology, working in the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument collaboration (https://www.desi.lbl.gov/) with Professor Hee-Jong Seo. The primary work will involve large-scale clustering analysis of DESI Year 3 and Year 5 data, including, but not limited to, the analysis of Baryon Acoustic Oscillations and density field reconstruction.
The successful applicant will also have an opportunity to become involved in the clustering cosmology using Nancy Grace Roman Galaxy Redshift Survey (https://roman-grs-pit.caltech.edu) with Professor Seo.
About the Physics and Astronomy Department at OHIO
Located in Athens, Ohio, the astrophysics group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy (https://www.ohio.edu/cas/physics-astronomy) includes experts in gravitational lensing, galaxy clusters, and nuclear astrophysics (https://www.ohio.edu/cas/physastro/ (https://www.ohio.edu/cas/physics-astronomy) ).
About Ohio University
Established in 1804, Ohio University (https://www.ohio.edu/) is the oldest public university in the state of Ohio. Our total enrollment is over 28,000 students across the state and online. About 20,000 of those students are undergraduates studying at our residential campus in Athens—our quintessential college town that’s nestled deep in the Appalachian foothills of beautiful Southeast Ohio. Our picturesque campus is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains amidst scenic state and national parks, and is just 75 minutes southeast of Columbus, Ohio.
Minimum Qualifications:
The applicant must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics, prior to the start date of the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Solid experience with the cosmological clustering analysis (e.g., galaxy redshift survey).
Planning Unit: College of Arts & Sciences
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Campus: Athens
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Julie Masterson, Employment Coordinator, masterso@ohio.edu
Employment Type: full-time term
Advertised Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.