Post Doctoral Position in Computational Astrophysics and High Energy Astrophysics

The Astronomy Department at the University of Wisconsin, Madison invites applications for a post doctoral position in the areas of computational astrophysics and high energy astrophysics. The successful applicant will work with Prof. Sebastian Heinz on simulations of jets from accreting black holes and black hole feedback. The position is initially for two years with an optional third year. The nominal starting date is September 1, 2012.

Applicants must have a recent Ph.D. in astronomy or a related field. Applications should include a summary of research interests, a bibliography, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Applications received by December 15, 2011 will be ensured full consideration.

Electronic submission is preferred. Application materials should be sent to the E-mail address Alternatively, hardcopies may be sent to the following address:

Angela Normington
Department of Astronomy
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2548 Sterling Hall
475 N. Charter St.
Madison, WI 53706.

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Postdoctoral Position in Dynamics and Galaxy Formation

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position at the Department of Astronomy at University of Wisconsin, Madison, starting September 2012.

Successful candidates are expected to pursue original research working with Dr. Elena D'Onghia on Dymanics and Evolution of Galaxies. Preference will be given to candidates with research interests on studies of the Milky Way and Local Group of Galaxies as well as cosmological simulations of structure and galaxy formation.

Appointments are for two years, with renewal for a third year contingent upon satisfactory progress. Interested applicants should submit, in a single PDF file attachment, their curriculum vitae, bibliography and statement of research interests and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent electronically to the following address.

Cambridge, MA 02138

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