Postdoctoral Researcher in Astrophysics

Location: Villanova

Posting Number: F

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher in Astrophysics Position Type:
Faculty

Location:

Villanova, PA Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months Department: 186-Physics

Position Summary:

The Department of Physics at Villanova University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research position focused on far-infrared data analysis with Prof. David Chuss. This is a grant-funded position and is subject to continuing based on the availability of funding. The work will focus on the production of large polarimetric maps from the SOFIA data. The position is planned for two years, with a possible extension for a third year.

Professor Chuss' group is engaged in several research projects relating to instrumentation and data analysis for astrophysical polarimetry in the far-infrared through microwave part of the spectrum including the Cosmology Large Angular Scale Surveyor (CLASS) and HAWC+/SOFIA.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will take a leadership role in the reduction, analysis and scientific interpretation of archival data from the High Angular Resolution Wide-Field Imager+ (HAWC+), which operated on SOFIA (NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy). The work will focus on the production of large polarimetric maps from the SOFIA data.

Minimum Qualifications:

The applicant should have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or related field by the anticipated start date. (ASAP)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in data analysis for astrophysical observations.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual

Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

The position is planned for two years, with a possible extension for a third year.

To apply , please submit a CV including a publication list. Applications should include contact information for two references who will be contacted by email to submit a confidential letter of recommendation when the application is submitted.

Posting Date: 10/16/2025 Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:

Competitive

Salary Band:
Job Classification: faculty

References Needed

References Needed

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