Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the Department of Physics at NC State to work with Gail McLaughlin and Ian Roederer on theoretical nuclear and/or neutrino astrophysics topics related to the study of the origins of the elements and chemical abundances in metal-poor stars.
The successful applicant will collaborate with colleagues at Notre Dame and MIT and will travel for at least a month each year to one of these institutions. They will also attend conferences and collaboration meetings, give talks, and write papers to disseminate their research results.
Applicants with experience and skills in nuclear astrophysics, stellar astrophysics, or neutrino astrophysics are encouraged to apply.
The position is for two years, renewable for a third year upon mutual agreement and the availability of funding. The starting date can be between June 1 and October 1, 2025. A Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics, or a related field is required. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research interests, a publication list, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Applications should be submitted here: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/222572. Review of applications will begin on December 15.
About the Department:
The NC State Department of Physics provides (1) high-quality physics instruction to the university community through courses in introductory physics, (2) educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in physics through high-quality curricula, faculty, and research facilities, and (3) outreach programs that advance scientific knowledge.
Our research programs span a wide spectrum, including astrophysics, general relativity, condensed matter theory and experiment, computational physics, biophysics, nanoscale science, physics education, experimental nuclear physics, particle and nuclear theory, experimental optics, and experimental atomic and molecular physics. The department enrolls approximately 120 graduate students and 140 undergraduate physics majors. The department includes approximately 56 faculty members. While working in this department, you will be expected to foster a supportive and welcoming environment.