Washington University Postdoctoral Fellowship Opening

 

Postdoctoral Position in the Space Sciences

Washington University in St. Louis invites applicants to conduct independent research as a postdoctoral fellow of the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences (MCSS) in the broad field of space sciences. We welcome applicants with interests in Astromaterials, Cosmochemistry, or Meteoritics; Experimental, Theoretical, or Observational Astrophysics; Planetary Science; Particle and Nuclear Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation; and Earth as a Planet. In their application materials, the candidate should describe their research interests and list potential collaborators from among the faculty fellows of the MCSS.

 

Employment in this fellowship is planned to begin in July 2025 for an anticipated initial one-year term, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Additional information about the postdoctoral program at Washington University is available at https://postdoc.wustl.edu and https://artsci.washu.edu/postdoctoral-appointments-arts-sciences.

 

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD or be a May 2025 degree candidate specializing in one of the fields listed above and have a record of excellent scholarship. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated expertise in relevant observational, lab-based, theoretical, and computational methodologies.

 

Application Instructions

Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a 2-page statement of interest or research proposal, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Applicants are responsible for contacting referees. Referees will need to have their letters uploaded to the link provided by the application site. Applications and reference letters are due December 20, 2024, and should be submitted (along with reference letters) to https://apply.interfolio.com/157168. Questions related to the search or application process may be directed to Vickie Gee at spacesciences@wustl.edu.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

 

Additional Information: https://mcss.wustl.edu/news/postdoctoral-fellowship-opening-0