Department Contact: Dr. Wladimir Lyra, (575) 646-1400, wlyra@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The Department of Astronomy at New Mexico State University invites applications for a postdoctoral position within a diverse, dynamic, and welcoming research and working environment at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Position Details

Position Title: Post Doctoral

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330300-ASTRONOMY

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The successful applicant will work with Prof Wladimir Lyra and join his planet formation group at New Mexico State University. The postdoc will work on theoretical modeling related to fundamental problems on formation of planetary systems, such as the nature of turbulence in circumstellar disks, the streaming instability, and pebble accretion. Researchers with an experience background in any area of theoretical or computational astrophysics are invited to apply. The position is for two years. Complete applications include a cover letter, curriculum vitae with publication list, research plan up to 3 pages, and contact information for three references.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Required Education:Doctorate degree in related field.; Required Experience:No previous work experience required.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.