阿联酋纽约大学阿布扎比分校天体物理和空间科学中心招聘研究助理

阿联酋纽约大学阿布扎比分校天体物理和空间科学中心招聘研究助理

Research Associate in the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science

Employer

New York University Abu Dhabi

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Salary

Competitive

Job Details

Description

The Center for Astrophysics and Space Science (CASS) at NYUAD is looking to appoint a Research Associate.

The center currently consists of eight faculty members and more than 25 researchers and PhD students. The center is looking for one research fellow to work on the following topics:

Numerical simulation of Radiative transfer

Radiative transfer applied to proto-planetary discs

Radiative transfer and spectra of galaxies.

The Center possesses the unique possibility to investigate fundamental questions in astrophysics, astroparticle physics, and planetary physics from several points of view, with the expertise of its members ranging from collecting and analyzing state-of-the-art data on the nature of the visible and invisible matter in the Universe, to detailed theoretical and numerical studies from planets to galaxies and linking them together cohesively.

We expect successful applicants to work towards improving the collaborations and connections among the different areas. We invite applicants to visit our website to learn more about current research projects at CASS.

The center fellows will have access to a 70,000-core Infiniband Cluster (Jubail) dedicated to the science division, several GPU-based clusters at NYUAD, and other supercomputer facilities through the CASS network. NYUAD also has guaranteed observing time on the Green Bank Telescope, the Very Long Baseline Array, and Las Cumbres Observatory, and is a participant in SDSS-V.

Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or a closely related field. The appointment will be for an initial period of two years with a likely extension to a total of three years. CASS fellows will have dedicated funds for traveling, computing, publications, etc.

The preferred starting date is Fall of 2025, but earlier dates are also possible.

Applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publication list, and a brief (ideally 2-3 pages) statement of research interests, three letters of recommendation and a transcript. Applications received before March 22, 2025, will receive full consideration, positions will stay open until filled. If you have any questions, please e-mail nyuad.cass.info@nyu.edu

The terms of employment include a very competitive salary, housing allowance, medical insurance, educational subsidies for children, and other benefits. Please note that the UAE does not levy income tax.

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

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