About this position
- The Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in
- Astrophysics (CIERA) at Northwestern University invites applications
- for CIERA Postdoctoral Fellowships.
- CIERA Fellows have the opportunity to pursue an independent research
- program and benefit from a diverse and dynamic intellectual
- environment (learn more about CIERA’s programs and activities).
- Candidates in all areas of astronomy and astrophysics are encouraged
- to apply. Northwestern has institutional access to several mid- and
- large-scale optical/IR ground-based telescope facilities, including
- Keck, MMT, SEDMv2, and Magellan, as well as the forthcoming La Silla
- Schmidt Southern Survey (LS4) and Giant Magellan Telescope.
- Postdoctoral researchers can apply for nights through CIERA’s internal
- time allocation process (see sites.northwestern.edu/cieraobserving for
- more information). CIERA researchers have exclusive access to two
- high-performance computer clusters and additional HPC resources,
- including high-memory nodes, are available through Northwestern’s
- Quest cluster (see ciera.northwestern.edu/high-performance-computing
- for more information). A dedicated Computational Specialist is also on
- staff to assist CIERA researchers.
- When appropriate, interdisciplinary connections are welcome (e.g., to
- computer science, applied math, planetary sciences, astrobiology,
- chemistry, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering). In
- addition to astrophysicists, we encourage applications from recent
- Ph.D. graduates in related fields who are interested in switching to
- astrophysics and/or applying their knowledge from another field to
- astrophysical problems. For current areas of research led by CIERA
- faculty, as well as research resources and facilities, see
- ciera.northwestern.edu/research.
- Fellowship appointments will be for a three-year term starting in
- September 2027. The expected salary range is $85,000-$90,000 and the
- position comes with a competitive benefits package and a research
- budget of $16,000 per year.
- Please submit applications electronically on Academic Jobs Online
- #32506. Applications should include a cover letter (stating your
- interest in and relevant experience/skills for the position), a CV
- (including a list of publications with the most important 1 to 3
- publications indicated with an asterisk), a three-page statement of
- research accomplishments and plans, and arrange for at least three
- letters of recommendation to be uploaded to Academic Jobs Online. All
- questions should be sent by email to CIERA-Jobs@northwestern.edu.
- Applications received by November 16, 2026, will receive full
- consideration. Later applications will be considered until all
- positions are filled. Please state that you are applying for a CIERA
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in your cover letter. If you wish to apply for
- other CIERA positions, submit a separate application per position
- applied. Applicants must complete their Ph.D. requirements prior to
- appointment.
- Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and
- competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position
- will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance;
- paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave;
- tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex
- spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous
- retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive
- overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit
- us at Benefits: Human Resources - Northwestern University to learn
- more.
- Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and
- services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and
- opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support
- flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you
- locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult
- care. Visit us at Caregiving Resources: Human Resources - Northwestern
- University to learn more.
- Professional Growth & Development: Northwestern supports employee
- career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on
- campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your
- professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a
- variety of tools and resources. Visit us at Talent Development: Human
- Resources - Northwestern University to learn more.
- Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
- discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including
- disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination
- statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the
- application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil
- Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the
- accommodations process.
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