Postdoctoral Research Associate of Physics and Astronomy- Astrophysics

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Astrophysics

Department: Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy

Institution: University of Oklahoma (OU)

Type: Full-Time, Faculty (Non-Tenure Track)

Category: Astronomy and Astrophysics / Military

Posted: November 1, 2025

Start Date: Flexible - as early as April 2026

Duration: 1-year initial appointment, renewable up to 3 years total (pending satisfactory performance)

Number of Positions: Up to two

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The Astrophysics Group at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for up to two postdoctoral research positions in the group led by Professor Sean Matt
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• Theoretical modeling of rotation, magnetic activity, and mass loss in Sun-like and low-mass stars
• Star-environment interactions, including with planets and accretion disks
• Stellar evolution from the pre-main-sequence to the end of the main sequence

• 1 postdoctoral researcher
• 5 Ph.D. students
• Several undergraduate research students

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• Access to ample computing and travel funding
• Involvement in mentoring, outreach, and departmental activities

• Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field (must be completed before the start date)
• Demonstrated interest or experience in stellar astrophysics, magnetism, rotation, or stellar winds

Submit Materials Through Interfolio

• Cover Letter (optional, max 2 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Research Plan (max 3 pages) - describing past work and future interests
• Three reference letters (to be submitted by the deadline)

Full consideration deadline:
January 10, 2026

Applications will remain open until positions are filled
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Search Committee Chair: Professor Sean Matt

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Subject line for inquiries: Inquiry about postdoc in your group

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