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Title Postdoctoral Research Position in Time-Domain Astrophysics (Transients, Gravitational Waves, Star/Exoplanet Magnetic Activity)

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area Harvard College Observatory

Position Description

The Harvard College Observatory Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/) invites applications for a postdoctoral research position with Prof. Edo Berger (https://www.transients.science/) in the areas of time-domain and gravitational wave astrophysics, including electromagnetic studies of gravitational wave sources, supernovae, tidal disruption events, gamma-ray bursts, machine learning classification, and magnetic activity in low mass stars and exoplanets. The successful applicant will lead and participate in observations and data analysis across the electromagnetic spectrum, in one or more of these areas, or will lead work on machine learning classification of optical transients. Applicants with previous experience in radio data analysis, optical/IR spectroscopy, space-based imaging analysis (optical/X-rays), and other time-domain science are encouraged to apply.

Resources include programs with HST , Chandra, Magellan, MMT , Gemini, VLA , and ALMA . Prof. Berger is also a senior Investigator in the NSF AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions ( IAIFI (https://iaifi.org/) ).

The position is for two years, renewable for a third year upon mutual agreement. The nominal starting date will be September 1, 2025, but an earlier or later start is negotiable. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or equivalent, by the date of appointment.

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. in Astronomy and related fields.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit:

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• List of Publications

• Combined statement on research interests and qualifications.

• Three (3) letters of recommendation.

Applications that are complete by December 20, 2024 will receive full consideration.

Contact Information

Edo Berger

Contact Email eberger@cfa.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

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