Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Beus Prize Fellowship

Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Beus Prize Fellowship

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The Beus Center for Cosmic Foundations at Arizona State University invites applications for the Postdoctoral Research Scholar position of Beus Prize Fellowship.

The Beus Center for Cosmic Foundations at Arizona State University brings together observational and theoretical astrophysicists, educators, instrument builders, and engineers to advance our knowledge of the formation and evolution of stars and galaxies. Beginning with the first stars and galaxies, the explosive deaths of successive generations of stars seeded galaxies with elements, creating cosmic ecosystems of stellar birth, death, and gas recycling, leading to a global peak and decline of star formation in the Universe.

The Center aims to accelerate research into these complex processes throughout cosmic time and to foster an inclusive community of early‑career scientists who will lead the next great discoveries that deepen our understanding of the cosmos and enhance its societal impacts.

This is a full‑time, benefits‑eligible position with an anticipated start date around July 2026. The initial appointment is for one year, with subsequent annual renewal for up to two additional years contingent upon satisfactory performance, the needs of the university, and availability of resources. The position offers a fiscal‑year salary of $84,500, annual discretionary research funds of $16,850, and a relocation payment of $5,750.

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The Center is part of the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE), a hub of interdisciplinary research spanning astrophysics, astrobiology, cosmology, geological sciences of the Earth and planetary bodies, exploration systems design and instrumentation, and discipline‑based education. Researchers in SESE pioneer new technologies for scientific exploration and benefit from state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including high‑performance computing, access to the 2x8.4m Large Binocular Telescope, 6.5m MMT telescope, 6.5m Magellan telescopes, and a host of 2m‑class telescopes owned and operated by the State of Arizona.

The College is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities locally, nationally, and globally. It supports faculty and staff in professional development and growth while engaging students in critical inquiry and social awareness.

ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university, emphasizing inclusion, research of public value, and responsibility to its communities.

• Conduct original research addressing important questions in the applicant’s field.
• Document findings and publish high‑impact results.
• Present at scientific meetings.
• Engage in research collaborations.
• Help enhance the societal impacts of science and engineering through community outreach or other activities.

• Ph.D. in a relevant subject by the time of the appointment, including but not limited to astrophysics, physics, engineering, education, or another related field.
• Candidates must be within four years from receipt of their doctoral degree.

• A research proposal that demonstrates the potential for high impact on important questions related broadly to understanding our cosmic origins, including (but not limited to):
  • Observations or theoretical modeling of the formation and evolution of stars, galaxies, and their cosmic ecosystems; large‑scale structure and the conditions that seeded galactic systems; and nucleosynthesis and element generation.
  • Techniques for statistical analysis, data analysis, numerical simulation, or software.
  • Instrumentation and engineering advances in signal processing, detectors, interferometers, space‑based instruments, and other relevant technology.
  • Upcoming measurement approaches including intensity mapping, time domain, and multi‑messenger probes.
  • Discipline‑based educational research in the context of our cosmic origins.
• A record of prior research achievements, activities, and experience, such as prior publication and/or other documentation, demonstrating the potential to accomplish proposed research objectives.
• A record of prior teamwork demonstrating the potential to build new collaborations with Center affiliates and other researchers.
• Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.

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