Post-Doctoral Associate​/Associate Research Scientist Center Astrophysics and Space

New York University: NYU - Global:
Abu Dhabi:
Research Institute Open Date

Sep 30, 2025

The Center for Astrophysics and Space Science (CASS) at NYUAD is looking to appoint new independent fellows working in one (or more) of the following center's research fields:

• Galactic Astrophysics (including compact objects)
• Extragalactic Astrophysics and Cosmology
• Astroparticle Physics (Dark Matter searches, gamma-ray spectroscopy, gravitational waves)

The center currently consists of eight faculty members and more than 25 researchers and PhD students. 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.

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 and be still within their first 5 years since receiving their PhD. 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 2026.

Applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publication list, a brief (ideally 2-3 pages) statement of research interests, transcript and three letters of recommendation.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to outline in their research statement how they plan to help create connections between the different research areas of the CASS
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Applications received before November 30, 2025, will receive full consideration, positions will stay open until filled. For questions, please e-mail Prof. Andrea V. Macciò (Center director) maccio.

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.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

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