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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#2A2A2A">We invite applications for a postdoctoral scholar to work in computational relativistic astrophysics and numerical relativity at Caltech for a position starting in September 2024 (or
sooner).<br>
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The postdoctoral scholar will be working with Elias R. Most on nuclear and plasma physics aspects of multi-messenger gravitational wave events, including associated high-energy transients. The postdoctoral scholar will also have the opportunity to participate
in Caltech’s numerical relativity efforts, which are part of the Simulating Extreme Spacetimes Collaboration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#2A2A2A">This position is based at the Theoretical Astrophysics Including Relativity (TAPIR) group. There will be frequent opportunity to interact and collaborate with other TAPIR faculty members
(Katerina Chatziioannou, Yanbei Chen, Jim Fuller, Phil Hopkins, Sterl Phinney, Mark Scheel and Saul Teukolsky), as well as members of LIGO Lab and Caltech’s Astronomy department.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#2A2A2A">The initial appointment will be for two years with an expected renewal for a third year, subject to performance and availability of funds. Applicants should submit (1) a CV, including
a publication list, (2) contact information of at least three professional references, (3) summary of previous, current, and anticipated research relevant to this opening (limited to three pages). Application materials should be submitted through AcademicJobsOnline.
Applicants must hold a PhD degree in astrophysics, physics or a related field by the starting date (September 2024 or sooner). Complete applications submitted by December 1, 2023 will receive full consideration, but review of applications will continue until
a suitable candidate has been identified. The minimum salary for the position is $68k per year. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, qualifications, skills,
education, specialty, training, and internal equity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#2A2A2A">Applications may be submitted here:
<a href="https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25498">https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25498</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#2A2A2A">As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes
competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more about our benefits and who is eligible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#2A2A2A">We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#2A2A2A">If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries
to the contact on the job posting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none">Elias R. Most<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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