Postdoctoral Research Associate, Steward Observatory (Strittmatter Theory-Comp Fellowships)

The Peter A. Strittmatter Fellowship provides an opportunity for a recent Ph.D. recipient to pursue an ambitious program of research in any area of theoretical, experimental, or observational astronomy or astrophysics.

The Prize Fellowship in Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics provides an opportunity to lead a high-caliber independent research program as well as collaborate with theoretical and observational colleagues in the department.

As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the faculty of the Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory. You will be encouraged to integrate into any of our many research groups and support a collaborative scholarly environment in research, mentoring, and service.

Throughout your postdoctoral journey with us, you will be encouraged to conduct your own independent research, as time permits, and will be able to apply for time on any Steward facility directly as a PI. You will be expected to lead high-profile, independent research in astronomy and/or astrophysics as well as collaborate with SO faculty and scholars in the Department of Astronomy.

UA/SO offers a world-class research environment in space science and astrophysics with strong interdisciplinary programs across the Departments of Astronomy, Physics, Optical Sciences, and Planetary Sciences. We provide direct access to various world-class observational and computational facilities for ground-based radio and optical observing.

Start dates range from August 2027 to December 2027.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Develop and lead an independent research agenda centered on any area of astronomy and/or astrophysics; disseminate work through publications and presentations; contribute to public-engagement opportunities.
• Develop and implement research initiatives, collaborations, publications, and/or events (e.g., talks, workshops, visitor programs, etc.) as needed and relevant to research agendas.
• Collaborate with faculty and scholars in support of a collegial academic environment (including organizing collaborative meetings, supervising/mentoring graduate and undergraduate students).
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Must have completed all the requirements for a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, or a related science at the time of hire.

• Ph.D. in Astronomy and/or Astrophysics.
• Research experience relevant to one or more of the following scientific areas: theoretical astrophysics in any subfield, observational astronomy, or astronomical instrumentation.

Please submit the following application materials:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. Cover Letter.
3. Statement of Current and Proposed Research and Instrument Development (five-page limit).
4. List of Publications.

Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in their designated sections and submit the Statement of Current and Proposed Research and Instrument Development and List of Publications as separate additional documents.